How Feminists (and Women) Became the Far Right’s Conspiratorial Enemy Number Two
Summary
Host Kristen Conger interviews Alex DeBranco, co-founder of the Institute for Research on Male Supremacism, to explore the rise of anti-feminist conspiracism within far-right extremism. They discuss how modern manifestos, such as those from the San Diego mosque shooters, now position feminists as co-equal "string pullers" alongside Jewish people, marking a significant shift in supremacist ideology. The conversation examines how biological essentialism and the demonization of white women drive this narrative, while also addressing why traditional de-radicalization efforts fail against such p…
Topics discussed
Sponsor: Citizens Bank
Intro: San Diego attack and anti-feminist conspiracies
Founding the Institute for Research on Male Supremacism
Evolution of male supremacism and new conspiracy structures
Shift in how white women are viewed by far-right movements
Dehumanization logic: White women vs. women of color
Historical context: Anita Hill and the 1990s
Sponsor: Citizens Bank
Biological essentialism and attacks on trans people
Why women support misogynist movements and de-radicalization limits
Intersection with cultural Marxism and gender ideology conspiracies
Effective interventions: Education, critical thinking, and cultural change
Outro, show notes, and anecdote about 'The End of Men'
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