Australia’s gender divide: Why young men and women are pulling apart
There is mounting evidence that more directionless young men are looking for validation that they have been badly done by.
Data from mature democracies around the world suggests there is a growing gender divide in politics with women heading left and men turning right. Rachael Bolton
Australians have watched in fascination as a populism wave crashed across the democracies we most identify with in recent years, starting with the Brexit vote and culminating in Donald Trump’s emphatic victory in this year’s White House race.
We devoured analysis of disenchanted voters, those who felt no connection to established political parties and dynasties – the Clintons, the Bushes – and no interest in lofty concepts like globalisation, equal opportunity for all, and tolerance of the “other”.
Emma ConnorsSenior editor and writerEmma Connors was South-east Asia correspondent from October 2019 until mid-2023, based in Jakarta and Singapore. She has previously edited Perspective and Opinion and has written extensively across the AFR and related titles. Connect with Emma on Twitter. Email Emma at emma.connors@nine.com.au
