New polling data suggests Canadian men under 35 are more likely than the general population to believe gender equality has gone 'far enough.' Fifty-seven percent of young males surveyed feel Canada has sufficiently addressed equal rights for women, compared to 40 percent of all Canadians.
This demographic also expressed more traditional views on household decision-making and a higher agreement that gender equality initiatives may be discriminating against men.
Experts attribute these attitudes to increased exposure to online content promoting outdated gender norms. "We have a new generation of boys and young men growing up with these kinds of sexist, misogynistic, outdated norms," stated Humberto Carolo, CEO of White Ribbon Canada.
While Canada generally shows positive views on gender equality compared to a 29-country average, a gap persists, particularly between younger men and women. Young women consistently express more positive attitudes toward equality and negative views on traditional gender roles.
Organizations like White Ribbon emphasize the need for early education on healthy relationships to counter the influence of online communities promoting misogyny.