In her book "Bad Feminist: Essays," Roxane Gay criticizes some conservative politicians for diverting attention from pressing issues in the United States. Instead of addressing significant societal challenges, they focus on controversial topics like abortion and birth control, referred to as the "female problem." This strategy serves as a distraction from more urgent matters affecting the nation.

Gay argues that this approach is misaligned with the expectations and needs of the American public. By reintroducing these debates into the national conversation, politicians ignore the real problems that require attention, ultimately undermining women's rights and health. This tactic highlights a lack of genuine engagement with the complexities of women's issues and the broader challenges facing society.