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Part Two: Phyllis Schlafly: The Mother of all Culture Wars

Behind the Bastards

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Manipulating Maternal Fears

This chapter examines the tactics of a key figure in the culture wars, focusing on her manipulation of societal fears surrounding gender issues to unite a conservative coalition. It highlights how she galvanized women, particularly white, churchgoing mothers, by distorting narratives of safety and equality to further her political agenda. The discussion reveals the lasting implications of these strategies on contemporary societal divides and the ongoing struggle for equity.

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