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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Worldview Divergence
- Young men and women's worldviews are diverging, potentially due to social media algorithms.
- Women are increasingly liberal, while men's views remain static, impacting voting patterns.
Polish Women's Experiences
- Robert Guest interviewed young professional women in Poland.
- They struggled to find non-sexist men, citing instances of outdated attitudes towards pay rises, chores, and leadership.
Differing Experiences of Feminism
- Men and women experience the feminist revolution differently.
- Less-educated men, struggling with job prospects and romance, feel feminism has gone too far.