By John Q. Hosedrinker 
Donald Trump’s latest campaign, marked by a surge in misogynistic rhetoric, has resonated deeply with his supporters, creating a climate of heightened animosity towards women. This alarming trend, as analyzed by Michelle Goldberg and Heather McGhee, suggests a dangerous backlash is brewing among women, fueled by the normalization of misogyny in the public sphere. The consequences of this escalating hostility could be far-reaching, potentially impacting women’s political and social participation, as well as their overall safety and well-being.
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The internet is alight with rage from women who feel betrayed by the results of the recent election. They are furious at the emboldened misogyny of MAGA supporters, who seem to have taken the election as a mandate to further erode women’s rights.
Many women are taking to social media to express their anger, frustration, and fear. They are sharing stories of harassment, threats, and violence they have faced, and they are vowing to fight back. One comment reads, “My gun, your balls” – a pointed response to the aggressive rhetoric coming from the other side. The sentiment of self-defense and defiance is echoed in many of the comments, with women discussing arming themselves, learning self-defense, and even purchasing traditional “pest control” solutions like rat poison.
The blame for the situation is being laid squarely at the feet of conservative men, with accusations that they only view rape as a crime when committed by an illegal immigrant. One user writes, “They think rape is only bad when illegal immigrants do it,” highlighting the perception that conservative men are dismissive of the issue of sexual assault and rape. This perception is amplified by the comments concerning the lack of outrage from women who voted for the winning candidate, with some suggesting that those women are ultimately responsible for the current situation.
The anger is palpable, with many women questioning what happened to the “unprecedented” numbers of women who were supposed to come out against the opposing candidate. The answer, they argue, is that women simply didn’t vote in large enough numbers, a point underscored by the comment, “People can “activate” as much as they like in rallies, protests, online, none of that matters, voting was all that mattered, and people simply didn’t bother to show up.”
The situation has created a sense of panic and uncertainty, with women feeling like they are being pushed back into a time when their rights were not taken seriously. Many are calling on their fellow women to band together, to support each other, and to be prepared to defend themselves. It’s a bleak outlook, punctuated by comments like, “It’s just infuriating. They just seem to want to fill the country with hate,” and “Holy shit, that is not going to end well… I hope yall are strapped.”
The anger and fear are real, and the future for women in this new political landscape is uncertain. It is a situation that demands a response, and the women on the internet are not shying away from making their voices heard.