Researchers are warning of an unexpected trend: men born after 2000 are increasingly reverting to the homophobic views that prevailed in society several decades ago. This group stands out noticeably both compared to previous generations and compared to their female peers.
What do the numbers say?
According to given According to a Pew Research Center survey, men aged 24 and younger are much more likely to oppose same-sex marriage and homosexuality in general than men born in the 1980s and 1990s.
A study by the American Institute for Boys and Men (AIBM), published At the end of 2025, this decline in support is confirmed by:
- 71% мужчин, родившихся в 2000-х, поддерживают легализацию однополых браков.
- By comparison, among men born in the 1990s, this figure is 77%, and among those born in the 1980s, it is 73%.
As for the general acceptance of homosexuality in society, among the generation born in the 2000s, this figure for men is 65%. This is 7% less than among men born in the 1980s and 3% less than among those born in the 1970s.
Thus, male “zoomers” turn out to be more conservative than their fathers on certain issues.
A Huge Gender Gap
The most striking contrast is not between generations, but within Generation Z itself. Young women remain steadfast advocates of inclusivity: 83% женщин в возрасте до 24 лет поддерживают однополые браки, 82% из них поддерживают гомосексуальность в целом.
The difference in worldview between young men and women born after 2000 has become the widest on record.
The rights of transgender people are the most controversial topic
The most acute disagreements arise regarding the acceptance of transgender people. Here, the gap between the sexes reaches 16%. Thus, 60% Young women believe that society should accept transgender people. Among young men, only 44%.
Why does this happen?
Experts attribute this shift in attitudes to the influence of information technology. Professor Ryan Berg of the University of Washington notes that young men are greatly influenced by social media. It is there that the ideology of far-right movements is actively spreading, resonating with young people and giving rise to a new wave of conservatism.
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