Politix Junk Male
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Apr 23, 2025 The discussion dives into Trump's tough-guy view of masculinity and its implications for women's roles, suggesting a return to manual labor. The critique of right-wing ideologies highlights the risks of crushing female employment. As they explore how Republican strategies may lack the courage to fully embrace cultural changes, they question what liberals can do to appeal to hardworking men who reject Trump's authoritarianism. The conversation suggests a societal shift could emerge by encouraging men to socialize more and engage offline.
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Mercatus Center Natalism Anecdote
- A woman at the Mercatus Center explained that right-wing tariffs aim to lower women's wages relative to men's.
- This policy is believed to encourage women to marry and stay home, aligning with natalist goals.
Natalism via Economic Regression
- Right-wing natalists seek to reverse economic trends by pushing women out of the workforce and men into manual jobs.
- This could backfire because poorer countries usually have higher birth rates due to economic necessity, not social policy.
Opportunity Costs Reduce Birth Rates
- Birth rates decline primarily due to rising opportunity costs from greater life choices, not lack of financial incentives.
- Large tax breaks could change behavior, but conservatives are unwilling to invest enough to reverse the trend.