Recent reports and analyses have highlighted efforts within certain factions of the GOP, the Christian right, and the MAGA movement that appear to undermine women’s rights and limit their influence within these groups.

Efforts to Restrict Women’s Voting Rights
A recent article from The New Republic discusses the introduction of the “SAVE Act,” a legislative proposal that, under the guise of preventing voter fraud, could potentially disenfranchise millions of women voters. The act is seen by critics as part of a broader strategy by Christian nationalist groups to suppress votes from demographics that may not align with their ideological views.
The New Republic

Additionally, Indivisible highlights that MAGA Republicans have supported measures such as strict voter ID laws, which disproportionately affect women—especially women of color and elderly women—thereby silencing their voices in the political arena.
Indivisible

Curtailing Women’s Power Within Conservative Movements
Within the GOP and affiliated movements, there have been instances suggesting a desire to limit women’s roles and influence. For example, CNN reported on a Michigan GOP congressional candidate, endorsed by former President Donald Trump, who previously argued against women’s suffrage, suggesting that the United States suffered after granting women the right to vote.
CNN

The MAGA movement has increasingly worked to diminish the power of Republican women within the party, reinforcing traditional gender hierarchies. This shift is exemplified by Joel Webbon, a prominent figure in the TheoBros movement, who stated, “A woman is like a child.” His remark reflects the broader efforts within these circles to curtail women’s influence and relegate them to subordinate roles within both politics and society.
Yahoo/Salon

Cultural Undercurrents Reinforcing Traditional Gender Roles
Cultural trends within these movements also reflect a push towards traditional gender roles. Wikipedia notes that Turning Point USA’s Young Women’s Leadership Summit promotes women’s leadership but also encourages women to prioritize marriage, childbearing, and homemaking, aligning with traditionalist views.
Wikipedia

Moreover, Wikipedia discusses the concept of “neopatriarchy,” highlighting how contemporary political figures within the GOP advocate for a return to traditional family structures and gender roles, which can limit women’s autonomy and societal participation.
Wikipedia

These developments suggest a concerted effort within certain conservative factions to redefine women’s roles both in society and within their movements, often aiming to reduce women’s rights and influence.