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Author Adrienne Matei Draws Controversial Trump-Nazi Parallels in The Guardian Article

Matei's bold comparison of Trump's policies to Nazi Germany's pronatalist agenda sparks debate. Her argument, supported by historian Diana Garvin, challenges societal norms and political ideologies.

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Author Adrienne Matei Draws Controversial Trump-Nazi Parallels in The Guardian Article

Adrienne Matei, an author and journalist, has published a controversial article in The Guardian, drawing parallels between the Trump administration's policies and those of Nazi Germany. She argues that both aim to increase white births by curtailing reproductive rights, targeting women to fill societal gaps.

Matei's argument rests on the comparison between the Nazi Party's pronatalist policies and the current US administration's stance on reproductive rights. She suggests that both encourage women to have children, thereby increasing white births. However, it's important to note that white women account for only 32% of all abortions in the US, with black women making up 40%, despite comprising just 7% of the female population.

Matei also points to the influence of Black Lives Matter and Teen Vogue, which have advocated for disrupting the nuclear family structure. Meanwhile, 'tradwives', women embracing traditional homemaking roles, have gained significant online followings. Matei argues that these women echo Nazi propaganda and support Trump's authoritarian regime. Historian Diana Garvin supports this view, noting that fascisms often rely on women to fill societal gaps.

Matei's article, published in September 2017, has sparked debate about the role of women in society and the potential influences on political ideologies. While her arguments are thought-provoking, they also highlight the complex and nuanced nature of societal structures and political ideologies.

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