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Study finds teenage boys most likely to hold misogynistic views

Original: Is misogyny getting worse? A "study found boys aged 13 to 17 were the most likely of any age group or gender to hold hos

A study on misogyny has found that boys aged 13 to 17 were the most likely of any age group or gender to hold hostile attitudes toward women. Roughly a third of teenage boys expressed misogynistic views, mistrust of women, and belief in 'traditional' gender roles. Commentators are asking whether misogyny among young people is getting worse and what is driving these attitudes.

Why now: The finding that teenage boys hold the most hostile attitudes toward women is striking and raises concerns about worsening misogyny among youth.

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• Is misogyny getting worse? A "study found boys aged 13 to 17 were the most likely of any age group or gender to hold hostile attitudes toward women." "Roughly a third of the group express misogynistic attitudes, mistrust of women, and a belief in 'traditional' gender roles, as… · Bellingen@mastodon.au · 2

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