What's happened
Young men's views on feminism and gender equality are causing concern
Why it matters
The shift in attitudes among young men towards feminism and gender equality is significant as it reflects a global trend of ideological polarisation and has implications for societal progress and gender relations
What the papers say
The Times highlights the research showing a quarter of British males aged 16 to 29 believe it is harder now to be a man than a woman, while The Guardian discusses the global trend of young women increasingly supporting liberal political parties while their male peers are more likely to vote conservative or populist. Business Insider UK and The Independent also report on the negative attitudes of young men towards feminism and gender equality, with The Independent highlighting the influence of social media influencer Andrew Tate on this demographic
How we got here
The articles discuss the findings of research by King's College London showing a trend of negative attitudes towards feminism and gender equality among young men, with implications for societal and political divisions
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