The Daily The Gender Election
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Oct 23, 2024 
In this discussion, Claire Cain Miller, a New York Times reporter specializing in gender and voting, dives into the striking gender divide among young voters. She reveals how young men are increasingly backing Donald Trump while young women gravitate toward Kamala Harris. The conversation explores the influence of educational disparities and societal expectations on these shifting political identities. Miller also delves into the impact of movements like Me Too and the evolving perceptions of masculinity in today’s climate.
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Growing Gender Divide in Young Voters
- Young women are leaning significantly more left than young men in recent elections.
- This voting gap is wider among young people than in any other age group.
Early School Experiences Shape Political Views
- Girls tend to thrive in the increasingly academic environment of modern schooling, while boys sometimes struggle.
- This early educational disparity contributes to diverging paths for young men and women.
Shifting Job Landscape Impacts Men
- Many young men interviewed held auto industry jobs, echoing family histories in manufacturing.
- These jobs, however, are declining, while "pink-collar" jobs, often less appealing to men, are on the rise.