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Alex W's avatar

There is an enormous amount of political energy generated by the intersection of, for young women:

- sexual choice

- control over reproduction (contraceptives, abortion)

- economic empowerment (education, state subsidy, employment protections and quotas)

- relatively easy to satisfy moral narratives (I’m a good person because I’m in favor of immigrants, etc)

This combination creates a dream package for young single women. Conservatives keep trying to address this issue by gaslighting (“it’s way more fun to be home taking care of kids at 24 rather than out partying!” “Being economically dependent on your Al Bundy husband that you married at 19 is great!”).

It’s not working.

The online right really struggles to assess or solution this issue in a productive way.

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Santa Lucia's avatar

Scott makes a good point that women are socialized to be kind. It was a big part of my upbringing. When you don't have a connection to family, it's easy to extend your "kindness" to the entire world, through the Democratic party of course.

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