The article explores how recent shifts in political leanings among young men are intertwined with troubling behaviors and mindsets towards young women. Young girls and Gen Z women describe alarming experiences of misogyny, entitlement, and inappropriate conduct from boys their age. They report a lack of accountability from both peers and authority figures, with many young men openly discussing sexually aggressive topics and treating girls as objects. These insights reflect a broader cultural context shaped by far-right influences and a resurgence of ultra-masculine tropes, leaving young women feeling unsafe and marginalized.
"I've seen boys making the most truly disgusting comments and 'jokes' about women's bodies or horrible tragedies. They seem to have zero awareness of the fact that other people will hear them."
"I'm a middle school girl, and lots of the boys walk around telling girls, 'Your body, my choice.' Once, a small group of them even pushed my friend while they said it."
"Almost-high-schooler here. Boys here really talk openly about inappropriate topics. Yesterday, they were all laughing and talking about each other's skin colors."
"The 'men' my age are so entitled. They think they have the right to a woman's body and then treat them like dirt."
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