Watch This: The Crunchy Mom to Alt-Right Pipeline

Apr 25, 2024 | Cost of Extremism, Easy A

Last week you read about Dominique and how her evangelical upbringing led her to a “trad wife” lifestyle, and then eventually to the extremism of QAnon. This gradual process isn’t uncommon, but it’s only one of many ways women get drawn into the alt-right movement. 

Some women find their way to the alt-right through the trad wife movement like Dominique, but others are drawn to it from their interest in health and wellness, or living a more “natural” lifestyle. Some have even been drawn to the alt-right after trying to debunk conspiracy theories or just trying to learn more about it – initially wanting to oppose it! Hear from some of these women in this one minute video:

No matter how women get into the movement, they are an integral part of the alt-right. The presence of women helps attract men — and other women — to the movement, giving it a safe, family-friendly feel. 

To learn more about the role of women in the alt-right movement and the paths that lead them to extremism, check out The Cost of Extremism podcast episode, The Crunchy Mom to Alt-Right Pipeline, available here or anywhere you get your podcasts. And next week, we’ll talk about what we can all do to keep women from heading down this dangerous path.

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