Strongmen Leaders Depend on Women at Home
Source: From Nazi Germany to Trump’s America: why strongmen rely on women at home (2025-09-21)
Throughout history, authoritarian leaders from Nazi Germany to modern America under Trump have relied on women to bolster their regimes. These women often serve as symbols of national strength, moral guardians, or supporters who reinforce the leader's authority and ideology. The article explores how strongmen manipulate gender roles and societal expectations, using women’s loyalty and traditional values to legitimize their power. This dynamic underscores the enduring connection between authoritarian rule and the strategic mobilization of women within political narratives.