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Motherhood and gender roles in politics are key to political viability and winning female votes (Photo: European Union)

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How Meloni and Le Pen use gender stereotypes to their benefit

Conservative and far-right parties have traditionally been led by men, but an increasing number of female leaders are now stepping into these roles — using gender stereotypes and women’s rights narratives to make their parties' agenda more acceptable, according to experts.

Leaders such as Italian prime minister Giorgia Meloni and French opposition leader Marin...

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Motherhood and gender roles in politics are key to political viability and winning female votes (Photo: European Union)

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Eleonora Vasques is a freelance journalist based in Brussels.

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