I'm hoping conservatives can unite behind the phrase "radical gender theory" as the catch-all for queer theory, trans ideology, neo-pronouns, and gender identity activism that has captured America's public institutions. It's accurate, powerful, and persuasive language.
"Gender ideology" is good, but works better in European and Latin American contexts. "Queer Theory" is the academic term, but normie parents will be hesitant to use the word. "Radical gender theory" is accurate, flexible, and builds on the connotation of "critical race theory."
The Left's linguistic defense on CRT was to say "CRT is only in law schools" and "that's not explicitly labeled CRT." "Radical gender theory" will neutralize both those defenses: we're imposing the label on a set of concepts and ideologies; debating the specifics is a win for us.
We can elaborate on Michel Foucault, Gayle Rubin, and Judith Butler for technical and academic audiences. But for communicating with the average mom who's seeing this ideology spreading in her local school district, "radical gender theory" hits all the right buttons.
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