The Gender Ideology Divide: How Society is Being Reshaped
Presented here is a compelling argument connecting the widening ideological gap between young men and women with broader societal trends, historical patterns, and modern propaganda tactics.
There is a Growing Chasm Between Young Men and Women
Recent analyses have revealed a stark ideological divide emerging between young men and women worldwide. While young women are increasingly identifying as liberal, young men are trending toward conservatism. This shift is evident across multiple nations, from the United States to the UK, Germany, South Korea, and beyond.
A new global gender divide is emerging…
There is a wide ideology gap opening up between young men and women in countries across the world.
A recent analyses indicates a widening ideological divide between young men and women globally, with young women increasingly identifying as liberal and young men showing a trend towards conservatism. This divergence is evident in various political behaviors and attitudes across different countries.
United States: In the 2024 election, a significant gender gap emerged among young voters. Young women predominantly supported Democratic candidates, while young men showed increased support for Republicans, particularly Donald Trump. Factors contributing to this shift include economic concerns, perceptions of masculinity, and reactions to identity politics.
United Kingdom: A similar pattern is observed, with young men gravitating towards right-wing populist parties like Reform UK, led by figures such as Nigel Farage. This shift is driven by dissatisfaction with mainstream politics, concerns over immigration, and a desire for national identity preservation.
South Korea: Young men have increasingly opposed feminism, perceiving it as a threat to their opportunities, leading to a significant gender gap in political and social attitudes.
Potential Causes:
• Economic Factors: Economic challenges and job market competition may lead young men to feel marginalized, influencing their conservative shift.
• Cultural Backlash: Advancements in women’s rights and changing gender roles may be perceived by some young men as threats, leading to resistance against progressive movements.
• Online Influences: The rise of online communities and influencers promoting anti-feminist and conservative ideologies has impacted young men’s beliefs and attitudes.
This growing ideological divide has broader societal implications, affecting political dynamics, social cohesion, and gender relations worldwide.
What’s driving this? The answer is multi-layered, but at its core, we see a blend of media influence, propaganda, economic manipulation, and social engineering.
It is the Women Who are the Primary Targets of Propaganda
Historically, women have been more susceptible to social influence, particularly when it involves peer approval and cultural conformity. George Orwell noted this in 1984, describing how women were often the most zealous adherents of party ideology. This trait is being exploited today through a mix of social media, corporate messaging, and governmental incentives.
• Social Engineering Through Social Media: Women’s deep psychological need for social acceptance is leveraged by platforms that dictate cultural trends. The push for DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion), feminism, and climate activism disproportionately influences young women.
• Economic Manipulation: Governments fund NGOs and create bureaucratic positions that give women roles disconnected from traditional family structures, reinforcing a career-first, family-later mindset.
• The Fear of Ostracization: Women tend to prioritize groupthink over individual analysis, which makes them more vulnerable to ideological shifts orchestrated by elites. Many will adopt the prevailing ideology—even if it’s harmful—simply to avoid being cast out of the group.
The Destruction of the Nuclear Family: A Coordinated Effort
The war against the family unit is not accidental. It is deliberate. The traditional nuclear family, long the foundation of stable societies, is now treated as an obstacle to “progress.”
• Men Discouraged from Marriage: With laws overwhelmingly favoring women in divorce and child custody battles, rational men are opting out of marriage altogether.
• Women Encouraged to “Need No Man”: The rise of government dependency, corporate-backed feminism, and state-sponsored safety nets eliminate the historical necessity of a husband and father in the household.
• Propaganda Against Motherhood: Women are encouraged to delay or even reject motherhood, seeing it as an “oppressive” structure rather than the cornerstone of civilization.
This system ensures more single, childless women who will rely on government aid, become entrenched in leftist ideology, and remain dependent on the very system designed to keep them compliant.
The Role of Young Men: A Counter-Movement Emerging?
Young men are not as easily swayed by these social trends, and as a result, their views are diverging. The same social media that indoctrinates women is now inadvertently radicalizing men in the opposite direction.
• Men Are Seeking Meaning Beyond Modernity: Figures like Andrew Tate, Jordan Peterson, and others offer an alternative vision of masculinity, one rooted in responsibility, strength, and self-reliance.
• Rejecting the Victim Mentality: Unlike women, who are incentivized to embrace victimhood, young men are gravitating toward self-improvement, discipline, and purpose.
• Will They Still Protect Women? Traditionally, men have always been protectors of women, but the growing ideological divide raises an unsettling question: Will men continue to protect women who openly despise them? Or will they let nature take its course?
Divide and Conquer: The Ultimate Goal
The strategy at play is an age-old one: divide and conquer. A divided society—where men and women are pitted against each other—is easier to control. This divide ensures:
• Men become isolated, unmotivated, and disengaged from family and society.
• Women become hyper-dependent on the state and corporate structures, foregoing natural familial support.
• The state grows in power, filling the void left by broken families and fractured communities.
The Path Forward: Rebuilding What Was Lost
This ideological warfare is not an accident, but it is also not irreversible. The only way to counteract it is to rebuild strong families, restore healthy masculinity and femininity, and reject the systems that profit from division.
• Men must reject nihilism and embrace leadership.
• Women must break free from propaganda and rediscover the fulfillment of family life.
• Communities must be rebuilt, outside of government dependence.
Conclusion: Will We Wake Up in Time?
The future of society depends on whether men and women can overcome the forces designed to keep them at odds. The “divide and conquer” strategy has worked for decades, but the cracks in the system are beginning to show.
The question is: will we wake up in time to restore what was lost?
Sources:
• Daniel Cox, Survey Center on American Life (for US data, based on respondent’s stated ideology).
• Gallup Poll Social Series (for additional US data).
• FT analysis of the General Social Surveys of Korea, Germany, and the US, as well as the British Election Study (for data on support for liberal and conservative parties in South Korea, Germany, and the UK).
(Graphic credited to John Burn-Murdoch (@jburnmurdoch) at the Financial Times.)
