A Bit Fruity with Matt Bernstein The Incoherent Sexual Politics of the Right
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Feb 21, 2025 Moira Donegan, co-host of 'In Bed With The Right,' and Adrian Daub, a fellow co-host, dive into the complexities of current right-wing sexual politics. They dissect Elon Musk's controversial relationship with influencer Ashley St. Clair, questioning women's roles in a patriarchal framework. The discussion further explores evolving standards of masculinity and the contradictions within conservative values. With insights on the impact of influencer culture, they reveal the tensions between traditional expectations and modern expressions of femininity.
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Elon Musk's 13th Child
- Elon Musk allegedly fathered his 13th child with a fourth woman, Ashley St. Clair.
- This event garnered less public attention than expected, highlighting a shift in the public's perception of such events.
Patriarchal Bargain
- Ashley St. Clair's situation exemplifies the unfulfilled promises of right-wing sexual politics for women.
- She made a patriarchal bargain, offering sexual and reproductive labor for security and status, but Musk didn't uphold his end.
Right-Wing Children's Books
- St. Clair's children's book, "Elephants Are Not Birds," reflects a trend in right-wing children's literature.
- These books discourage imagination and difference, promoting a restrictive monoculture.