RTVE Criticizes Anti-Feminists and Reignites the Culture War

RTVE Criticizes Anti-Feminists and Reignites the Culture War

The public radio and television corporation has turned its attention toward anti-feminists. But while the corporation directs its criticism towards a group with little real power, birth rate data continues to fall and irregular immigration remains the major challenge. The debate, as is often the case, conceals more than it shows.

Who Are the Anti-Feminists?

RTVE's criticism centers on a diffuse movement ranging from deniers of gender violence to defenders of so-called 'tradwives.' The latter—women who advocate for a traditional domestic role—have been accused by some quarters of being a product of social media, a nostalgic aesthetic that lacks economic viability. However, the contradiction has also been noted in those who defend freedom of choice yet attack women who choose that path. The labels 'white supremacy' or 'far-right' have been thrown against them, and also against natalists, in an attempt to delegitimize any position that questions the dominant narrative.

The Contradiction of Freedom of Choice

Some argue that pogre has always supported each woman's right to decide her life, but when that decision is to stay at home, she becomes suspect. The argument that tradwives lack any political power for such a drama may seem reasonable, but the public corporation has decided they are an enemy to be fought. Meanwhile, more extreme views have been heard, such as those who claim women should not lead because emotions dominate them, or that abortion is murder. These opinions, though minority views, fuel the perception of a machismo surge that would justify RTVE's reaction.

The Elephant in the Room

Parallel to this, the debate has brought up other uncomfortable issues. The figure of 100,000 migrants in Ceuta has been mentioned—a statistic some say is ignored by the media while attention is paid to a minuscule Christian sect. The drop in birth rates in the United States and Europe, partly due to ideologies opposed to the tradwife phenomenon, has also been cited as a paradox that no one explains. The feeling that the culture war is smoke used to entertain staff while real problems accumulate is becoming increasingly widespread.

Meanwhile, the culture war continues. If RTVE expects the public to forget about the demographic crisis and migration pressure, perhaps this time the trick won't work. Reality, as always, imposes itself on the agenda.