There's a much broader story here, says Daniel Cox, director of the Survey Center on American Life. Even after all the votes are tallied and we've moved on from the 2024 election, we're not going to have resolved any of the cultural and relational tension between young men and young women. This observation underscores the enduring societal issues that extend beyond politics and influence various aspects of young people's lives.
You see it in politics: Women are turning left, and men are turning right. This increasing political divide reflects broader societal trends and reveals how generational attitudes are evolving, indicating a growing disconnect in perspectives and priorities based on gender.
Men are constantly fed social media content that's negative toward women, and vice versa. Videos breaking down bad dates from the perspective of either the man or the woman are a viral example of that trend. This suggests that social media plays a significant role in exacerbating negative perceptions and tensions between genders, impacting young people's relationships.
The polarization is even stronger among adults under 25, Cox notes. Gen Zers are 15 points more likely than other generations to say social media has negatively impacted their outlook on men, and 10 points more likely to say so for women. This highlights the vulnerability of younger generations to divisive narratives shaped by their online environments.
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