New Global Study Shows One-Third Of Young Men Believe Wives Should Be Submissive

"Gen Z men (born between 1996 and 2012) were the most likely generation to have a more traditionally conservative view of marriage, relationships, and gender roles. According to the study, 31% of Gen Z men believe that a wife should always obey her husband, and 33% said a husband should have the final say over big decisions."

"This is in stark contrast to Baby Boomer men (born between 1945 and 1965), who agreed with those same statements at just 13% and 17%, respectively. Despite women overall giving drastically different responses to the same questions, Gen Z women were still more likely than their Boomer counterparts to say a woman should always obey her husband, with 18% of Gen Z women answering yes, compared to only 6% of Boomer women."

"It is deeply concerning to see traditional gender norms persisting today, and more troubling still that many people appear to be pressured by social expectations that do not actually reflect what most of us believe."

A global study by King's College London surveyed over 23,000 people across 29 countries and found that Gen Z men (born 1996-2012) are significantly more likely to hold traditional views on gender roles, marriage, and relationships compared to Baby Boomers. Thirty-one percent of Gen Z men believe wives should always obey husbands, and 33% believe husbands should have final say in major decisions—rates more than double those of Baby Boomer men at 13% and 17% respectively. Gen Z women also showed higher agreement with traditional gender role statements than Boomer women, though at lower rates than Gen Z men. The study suggests these attitudes may influence Gen Z men's voting patterns, which have shifted further right in recent elections.

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