Left-wing authoritarians are less likely to support physically strong men as leaders
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Do muscles make a man a better leader? That depends on your politics. A new study finds conservatives are drawn to strong men in leadership roles, while left-wing authoritarians are more likely to shy away from physical dominance.
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The original was posted on /r/science by /u/mvea on 2025-05-12 12:05:20+00:00.

Original Title: Conservatives are more likely to prefer dominant-looking leaders, possibly because they can enforce hierarchies or defend against threats. In contrast, people with more liberal views may prefer leaders who signal cooperation rather than dominance, and less likely to support strong men.