Good on Paper Best of: Are Young Men Really Becoming More Sexist?
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Dec 24, 2024 Join Dr. Alice Evans, a Senior lecturer at King's College London and author of "The Great Gender Divergence," as she unpacks the unsettling trend of young men leaning towards more radical views. The discussion dives into how socio-economic factors and social media shape their attitudes towards gender equality. Evans also explores the paradox of young men supporting women's rights in private yet harboring resentment in public spheres. Insightful comparisons with cultural dynamics in Qatar and South Korea reveal broader implications for gender politics globally.
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Women in Politics
- A 2000 paper by Ronald Inglehart and Pippa Norris showed women became a liberal force in democratic politics.
- In the post-war era, women were generally seen as more conservative.
Historical Sexism
- Historically, patriarchal societies have shamed disobedient women.
- The 20th century saw increased gender equality, but hostile sexism persists among young men.
Hostile vs. Benevolent Sexism
- Hostile sexism, resentment towards women's gains, is different from benevolent sexism.
- It manifests as resentment towards perceived advantages for women.