The article discusses the generational divide in attitudes towards women's and transgender rights, highlighting poll results that show younger people are more supportive of transgender rights compared to older individuals. It notes that 63% supported a recent supreme court ruling defining 'woman' biologically, whereas 53% of those aged 18-24 opposed it. The author suggests that this reflects a 'cohort effect', with younger generations being more open to personal freedoms and identities, although there are inconsistencies within these demographics. Older, more conservative viewpoints are seen as hindering progress in the discourse over rights and identity.
"Such results echo earlier polls. As with any attempt to link a demographic with a point of view, there are plenty of exceptions."
"As the arc of history bends towards justice, younger people are ahead of the curve. Social scientists call this a cohort effect..."
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