Latter Day Struggles
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Latter Day Struggles
352: '2016 Valerie' Went Trump: What Might We Learn from Former Me About White Conservative Christian Women
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Support the show & get subscriber-only content.In 2016 I went Trump and so did over half of the caucasian women who voted in the United States. Why? In this episode I use myself as a specimen for the study of the white, middle-class, educated, Christian, conservative, heterosexual, married woman who felt more comfortable voting for an old, white man with a questionable resume and even more questionable track record around his respect for my exact demographic.
And guess what? The exact same percentage of the exact same demographic did the same thing in 2024 (minus myself, I am proud to report).
Tune in to learn more about the psychology of this voting block and (surprise surprise) how this phenomenon has everything to do with what Christian conservatism often embeds in women accustomed to male leadership as ordained of God, an older white male deity, lower self advocacy, & the need to be safe in a man's care & a life committed to deferring to others' wisdom & well-being.
00:00 Introduction and Episode Overview
00:16 Reflecting on Personal Vulnerability
00:32 Political Series Recap and Ken Wilber's Theory
03:21 Exploring the 2016 Trump Election Phenomenon
05:38 White Women's Voting Patterns
12:22 Psychological and Cultural Influences
20:17 Personal Experiences and Reflections
32:17 Understanding Women's Support for Trump
52:58 Concluding Thoughts and Personal Growth
Referenced in this Episode:
Down Girl: The Logic of Misogyny - Kate Manne
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