This is How Internalized Misogyny Makes Your Decisions for You: Why So Many Women Voted for Trump

In a sweeping victory, Donald Trump won the 2024 presidential election, despite lagging behind Kamala Harris in poll after poll. What happened? Why did do many white suburban women end up voting for him, against their own interests, and to the detriment of other women? If you’ve ever wondered why sometimes women are the ones perpetuating patriarchy and fighting for traditional gender roles, then this video is for you. And no, it has nothing to do with “nature.” It’s internalized misogyny, and I promise you have it too. And here’s what we can do to fix it.

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