The ear marker of American culture, the television, bears this out. This time slot is noted by television executives to include a predominantly female audience, hence the proliferation of commercials for cleaning products, diapers and beauty aids. Another media venue marketed to and lapped up by women is the romance novel. And all of this media grabbing starts young. It is an illusion deceptive to its core and terrifying in its consequences.
Women begin to vote for presidential candidates based on their romantic fantasies.
This is precisely why it was difficult for women to win the right to vote in the first place. Men thought that they might not have the capacity to examine the issues and make responsible decisions. It is very difficult to know what is meant by they. Of course, opinions and judgements originate from individuals. But we cannot explain this simply by saying that certain prominent people coin these opinions and judgements, which are gradually accepted by wider circles.