There's an us v them mentality': are young Australian men and women drifting apart politically?
Briefly

Grace Richardson's experiences during her 'rat girl summer' led her to confront regressive views on gender and feminism while dating. As she explored new relationships post-breakup, she met a man whose opinions shocked her; he trivialized women's athleticism and questioned feminist movements. This exchange seems to reflect a broader trend among young adults today, where research indicates a widening ideological divide between young men and women. While young men tend to lean conservative, young women are increasingly aligning with progressive values, seen in recent elections across various countries.
Grace Richardson describes her experiences after a breakup, referring to it as her 'rat girl summer,' where she explored relationships and encountered troubling views on feminism and gender roles.
Richardson’s date expressed opinions that alarmed her, commenting negatively on women’s rights and promoting regressive views, exemplifying a shift toward conservative beliefs among young men.
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