Strongmen Leaders Depend on Women at Home
Source: From Nazi Germany to Trump’s America: why strongmen rely on women at home (2025-09-22)
Throughout history, authoritarian leaders from Nazi Germany to modern America have relied on women to bolster their regimes. These women often serve as symbols of national strength, moral guardians, or supporters of the leader’s ideology, reinforcing traditional gender roles to maintain power. The article explores how strongmen manipulate gender dynamics, using women’s roles at home to legitimize their authority and rally public support. This strategy underscores the enduring link between gender expectations and political power in authoritarian regimes.