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Australia’s gen Z men aren’t monsters in the making – they just feel short-changed | Intifar Chowdhury

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In 2023 , young gen Z men were more conservative on gender roles than millennial or gen X men.

In Australia , ANUpoll / EMSS data shows that between 2022 and 2025 , the share of men who think we’ve gone too far’ on gender equality doubled from 14% to 28% .

But the same view nearly doubled among women too, from 6% to 11% .

In Australia , nearly 40% of young men under 28 now identify as Christian , compared with under 30% of women.

Gen Z women are veering left more progressive, more vocal and more frustrated at the lack of like-minded romantic options.

Without relationships or real-world experiences that challenge their views, many young men are stuck in echo chambers.