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Interesting political gender differences

TheCatWoman

It's been noticed for a while now that men in general and young men in particular are more right wing and likely to vote Reform, what's been missed is that the total opposite has been going on with women. Women seem to be voting Green in quite high numbers, and seem to be more aware of the climate crisis and more socially aware.

Another interesting polarity in an already polarised world.

I find it interesting that this shift is being under reported

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  • This is a very intriguing post and I have found it interesting to read the discussions on here. The first point I would make is that the OP suggetss that women are more "aware", which implies that men are less aware, almost as if they vote for right wing parties because they are ignorant. Perhaps I have misunderstood, but if that is the intention then I don't think that's accurate. 

    As far as the climate crisis goes, I am not convinced that giving up our personal freedoms and liberties in persuit of an unachievable goal for an unproven theory is a good idea. 

    Speaking personally, I have major qualms about Reform. Farage strikes me as a sort of right wing Jeremy Corbyn, a very good protest leader who would not have the competency to actually run a country. His recent comments about SEN are also quite concerning. 

    I think there is truth on both the left and right. The Left are right about some things and the Right about others, that's why I try to respect everyone's point of view, provided their arguements are rooted in facts and knowledge. 

    I don't believe that simply taxing the rich will sort out our problems. It is wealthy people who pay 45% tax which funds the NHS, Universal Credit, public services and education. If we drive rich people out of the country, who will pay the taxes that fund everything? 

    I don't see a home for myself in any of the major political parties at the moment, I would probably vote conservative if pushed but I have qualms. 

  • in reply to Billy87

    I was paraphrasing an article in the Guardian.

    You don't believe in climate change, well you sit there with your fingers in your ears chanting la-la-la whilt the world burns.

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