Why do so many gen Z women across the US identify as leftist'?

"I think for a lot of us who identify as leftist versus liberal, we feel that both the Democrats and the Republicans have kind of capitulated in a way to authoritarianism. She believes billionaires have too much influence over the Democrats and that liberals are a little bit less socially active, more prone toward centrism, willing to compromise their values."

"Across the country, generation Z women like Emily represent the most leftwing demographic in modern US history. Such is not the case with the men of gen Z, whose views tend to skew more in line with the national average, according to a recent 19th News/SurveyMonkey poll. The polling found that only 26% of gen Z women approve of the job president Trump is doing, compared with 47% of gen Z men. The national average is 43% approval."

"There's definitely a gender divide, said Lily, a 24-year-old from North Carolina who works in legal services. A lot of men of my age group I've noticed are more right-leaning. She believes this comes down to the fact that many of the issues that leftists care about more directly impact women compared to men. Women have to care about politics because their health and safety depends on it."

Generation Z women show pronounced leftward political leanings tied to concerns about sovereignty, social activism, and distrust of centrist compromise. Many young women perceive both major parties as having capitulated to authoritarian tendencies and see billionaire influence over Democrats as problematic. Young leftists prioritize issues that affect health, safety, and autonomy, producing a sense that moderation equals surrender. Polling reveals a clear gender split within Gen Z: only 26% of Gen Z women approve of President Trump’s job performance compared with 47% of Gen Z men, while the national approval stands at 43%.

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