Almost a third of Gen Z men agree a wife should obey her husband
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- 31% of Gen Z men believe a wife should always obey her husband, and 33% think a husband should have the final say in important decisions.
- Gen Z men are twice as likely as Baby Boomer men to hold traditional views on marriage roles.
- Only 18% of Gen Z women and 6% of Baby Boomer women agree that a wife should obey her husband.
- 24% of Gen Z men think women should not appear too independent, compared to 12% of Baby Boomer men.
- 21% of Gen Z men believe women should never initiate sex, versus 7% of Baby Boomer men.
- 59% of Gen Z men feel men are expected to do too much for equality, higher than Baby Boomers (45%).
- 41% of Gen Z men find women with successful careers more attractive, compared to 27% of Baby Boomers.
- 30% of Gen Z men think men shouldn't say 'I love you' to friends, higher than Baby Boomers (20%).
- 43% of Gen Z men believe young men should try to be physically tough, more than Gen Z women (28%).
- 21% of Gen Z men think caregiving makes men less masculine, versus 8% of Baby Boomer men.
- 35% believe society expects women to handle childcare and household work primarily.
- 40% think society expects men to be the main earners.
- 31% globally believe society expects men to have the final say at home, though only 21% personally agree.
- In Great Britain, 14% personally think women should handle most childcare, but 43% feel society expects it.
- Gen Z men face pressure to conform to rigid masculine ideals while expecting women to follow traditional roles.
- The report highlights a gap between personal progressive views and perceived societal expectations.
- Gender equality benefits everyone, promoting happiness, healthier relationships, and well-being.
- Gen Z's duality reflects a re-negotiation of gender roles, blending modernity and tradition.
- The study urges inclusive conversations to foster awareness and acceptance of diverse gender roles.
- Julia Gillard emphasizes the need to dispel the zero-sum game myth and accelerate gender equality progress.