Gen Zers who went to university more likely to report unwanted sexual approaches'

"Young adults who have attended university are twice as likely to report experiencing unwanted sexual approaches compared to their peers without higher education, a new study reveals."

"Findings from University College London indicate that over one in five (22 per cent) 23-year-olds with a degree reported such experiences, contrasting with 11 per cent of those who did not pursue higher education."

"Nearly a quarter (23 per cent) of non-graduates stated they had been stopped by the police, compared to 14 per cent of graduates."

"Women were more likely to report unwanted sexual approaches, sexual assault, emotional abuse from a partner and intimate partner violence."

A study from University College London reveals that 22% of 23-year-olds with degrees report unwanted sexual approaches, compared to 11% of non-graduates. The research analyzed data from 10,000 individuals born in the UK between 2000 and 2002. It also found that non-graduates are more likely to experience other crimes, with 23% reporting police stops versus 14% of graduates. Additionally, non-university educated individuals face higher rates of assault, with 12% experiencing it compared to 9% of graduates. Women report higher instances of various forms of violence and abuse.

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