Margaret Thatcher’s rise as Britain’s first female PM—and her fierce rejection of feminism—set a template for a global wave of powerful women leading right-wing populist movements. From Giorgia Meloni in Italy to Marine Le Pen in France, and now Pauline Hanson in Australia, these leaders tap into anti-establishment anger, positioning themselves as outsiders who defy political norms. Hanson’s surge in female support—from 6% to 24%—shows voters aren’t buying policy, but rebellion: a working-class, rule-breaking figure who contrasts with polished male elites and resonates with disillusioned citizens craving authenticity over tradition.

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