I dont think its a new story its happening for quite some time, the behavior of a community is often decided by the women in that community who choose to rear their kids in a certain way.
Its a sad story but true throughout history, the only way a person can be converted into unthinking zombie fighter is by brainwashing him/her from young age and that can be done only by women.
We see such instances else where in some other cults too, dangerous for humanity and peace.
