Subject Area
Politics
Description
Christina Charie ’25, Political Science, Women’s and Gender Studies, and Economics major
Faculty mentor: Dr. Casey Stevens, Political Science
How do far-right populist women rise to positions of influence within patriarchal political parties? This study finds that feminine presentation styles make it more difficult to label a far-right leader as fascist because the aesthetic emphasizes nurturing, motherly qualities. Answering this question is part of understanding the appeal of new female populist right-wing leaders in Europe, like Marine Le Pen and Giorgia Meloni. This paper will use archival research to identify historical trends in right-wing presentation styles, concluding with a comparative case study. This study will illuminate the ways that gender, appearance, and populist politics interact to allow women to rise through their ranks.
Publisher
Providence College
Date
Spring 4-23-2025
Start Date
4-23-2025 10:24 AM
Type
Presentation
Format
Text
Language
English
