About this episode

Sociologist Katie Gaddini discusses the significant political influence of conservative Christian women in the American right.

Conservative Christian women are often portrayed as followers in American politics, but sociologist Katie Gaddini says that stereotype misses the bigger picture. Drawing on the research from her new book, she explains how these women have become a powerful force on the American right, what motivates their political engagement, and how faith, motherhood, and social media shape their growing influence. For more on this topic: Read Gaddini's new book, Esther's Army: The Christian Women Who Power the American Ri ght Check out her commentary in TIME Magazine , The woman whose crusade gave today's book-banning moms a blueprint

People in this episode

Guest: Katie Gaddini

Topics covered

• Christian women
• American politics
• political engagement
• sociology
• influence of faith
• motherhood
• social media

Keywords

• Christian women
• MAGA
• political engagement
• sociology
• faith
• motherhood
• social media
• influence

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: TIME Magazine

Books & works: Esther's Army: The Christian Women Who Power the American Right

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