# Is conservative thought male-centric

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**Category:** In My Humble Opinion\
**Created:** [May 9, 2023, 6:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-conservative-thought-male-centric/983819 "2023-05-09T18:47:04Z")\
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**Author:** ![msmith537](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/d9b06d/32.png) [@msmith537](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/msmith537)\
**Post date:** [May 14, 2023, 12:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-conservative-thought-male-centric/983819/41 "2023-05-14T12:50:36Z")

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> [@Napier](#):
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> I just read that conservatism seems to be built on two deeper psychological pillars: cautious reluctance to change, and an acceptance that some groups are at a permanent disadvantage in our world. Since women constitute a group that has been at a disadvantage, this would seem a male-centric position.

Conservatism seems to be built on a deep psychological belief that there is a “natural order to things”. Men are men. Women are women. Each has their strengths and weaknesses and particular roles in society. Now in practice it’s not a hard and fast rule, as there are obviously prominent conservative women in business and politics. But generally they express those values.

Conservatism also seems rooted in perceptions of “strength” and “order”. Military strength. Economic strength. Rule of law. Strong family values. A well defined American culture with Christian values.

So in that context, men are expected to be strong, with strong opinions on conservative values.

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