The Intelligence from The Economist
The Intelligence: He said, she fled
Apr 17, 2024
Robert Guest, Deputy Editor at The Economist, shares insights on the growing political divide between young men leaning right while women are shifting left. John Hooper, the publication's Italy and Vatican correspondent, discusses the evolution of the Neapolitan mafia amidst a facade of declining crime rates. The conversation also touches on the intriguing history and cultural significance of the flat white coffee, highlighting its rise and popularity in Australia's coffee scene.
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- Young men are gravitating towards the political right, while women are leaning towards the left, reflecting a growing political divide among genders.
- The drop in crime in Naples is not due to mafia disappearance but evolution, shedding light on the changing nature of criminal activities.
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Increasing Political Divide Between Young Men and Women
Recent data shows a growing political gap between young men and women in developed countries. While there used to be negligible differences in political opinions between the two groups, women are now significantly more likely to identify as liberal. This shift is reflected in voting patterns, with young women showing higher support for left-wing parties, while young men lean more towards the right or radical right.
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