White Women, Feminism, and Voting: Breaking Down Political Misogyny

Get "Liberate Your Business" by Becky Mollenkamp https://liberateyourbusiness.com/In this episode of Messy Liberation, Becky, Taina, and guest Dee Frayne dive deep into the complexities behind white women's voting patterns, particularly the significant number who have supported Donald Trump. The conversation explores the role of patriarchy, internalized misogyny, and white supremacy in shaping these decisions, while also examining whether centering white women as 'the problem' is productive or counterproductive.The discussion emphasizes the systemic nature of these issues, as well as the emotional labor involved in trying to change deeply embedded voting behaviors. With an honest and messy conversation, the hosts consider whether it's worth calling out or calling in fellow white women, and how those conversations should unfold in a way that invites real change, without placing undue burden on those harmed by these voting behaviors.Discussed in This Episode:Why white women vote for Trump and the role of patriarchyThe problem of internalized misogyny and white supremacy in voting patternsThe tension between calling out versus calling in white womenVoting against one's own interests and the prioritization of whitenessHow fear and safety influence conservative voting behaviorsThe failures of centrist Democratic policies in appealing to conservative white womenThe importance of radical policies like universal childcare and healthcare in appealing to white women votersChallenges in building solidarity between white women and women of colorThe role of systemic issues like the Electoral College in perpetuating these dynamicsResources Mentioned:They Were Her Property: White Women as Slave Owners in the American South by Stephanie E. Jones-RogersWhite Feminism by Koa BeckThe Social Change Ecosystem Framework by Deepa IyerWorking Families PartySocialist Party Presidential TicketThe White Woman Whisperer on TikTokConnect with Dee Frayne: Website | InstagramSubscribe & Review:If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, rate, and review Messy Liberation on your favorite podcast platform. Your support helps us continue to bring you insightful conversations and valuable content.LEARN MORE:Taina Brown WEBSITE | INSTAGRAM | THREADSBecky Mollenkamp WEBSITE | INSTAGRAM | THREADS | FEMINIST FOUNDERS