Headlines like “A new global gender divide is emerging,” and “If attitudes don’t shift, a political dating mismatch will threaten marriage” suggest that young men and women are more divided than ever in their political leanings. But YPulse’s new 2024 Election report shows young males and females’ political ideologies are not as different as it’s made out to be. However, the way those ideologies manifest into party affiliation does show a separation between the two groups—but not exactly the one that would be expected. Understanding these patterns is important for anyone interested in the political engagement of young gens, which is why YPulse’s 2024 Election survey asks Gen Z and Millennials directly how they would describe their political leanings as well as which specific party they affiliate with—and this is what males and females tell us: Young men and women both generally stick moderate When we ask about their political leanings and affiliations, both males and females show a significant preference for moderate positions. Among males, 39% identify...
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