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Sexist Attitudes Predict Trump, Far-Right, Climate Opposition

6/9/2026

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Michal Gulczynski (European University Institute) reviewed 97 studies and found sexist attitudes predict voting behavior.
Hostile sexism, noted in 61 papers, predicted stronger support for President Donald Trump than gender alone.
Voters high in hostile or modern sexism favored Trump, opposed Hillary Clinton, and backed far-right parties in Europe.
Benevolent sexism correlated with opposition to abortion.
Hostile sexism linked to climate-policy resistance and anti-immigrant attitudes.

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Michal Gulczynski (European University Institute) reviewed 97 studies and found sexist attitudes predict voting behavior.
Hostile sexism, noted in 61 papers, predicted stronger support for President Donald Trump than gender alone.
Voters high in hostile or modern sexism favored Trump, opposed Hillary Clinton, and backed far-right parties in Europe.
Benevolent sexism correlated with opposition to abortion.
Hostile sexism linked to climate-policy resistance and anti-immigrant attitudes.