Sexism is in fact still (very) present in French society, as demonstrated by the latest report from the High Council for Equality (HCE) published on Monday 22 January. According to this sixth report, macho ideas continue to increase, especially among young people under 35, both men and women.
Men convinced they are victims of sexism
According to this study carried out on a sample of 3,500 people, one in five men under 35 considers normal earn a better living than a woman of equal position. One in three believes itIt is normal for a woman to stop working to take care of her childrenwhile they were only one in four in 2023.
Men would feel threatened by feminism: more than half of 24-35 year olds are convinced they are victims, as 59% are convinced that it is no longer possible to seduce a woman without being perceived as sexist. According to 40% of young people between 15 and 25 it would be even more difficult to be a man today. Overall, men under 35 feel like they are “treated less well in today’s society because of their gender “. Just that.
The return of reactionary ideas among women
But reactionary ideas are also present in women under 35 years of age. According to the HCE, almost 60% of them think that a woman should prioritize family life over career.
The report also shows that the assignment of women to the domestic sphere and the maternal role is sharply increasing. Why 34% of young women think “ that it is normal for them to stop working to take care of their children “. A number up 7% compared to last year.
Gender stereotypes transmitted by the family environment
According to the HCE, the persistence of these sexist ideas, even among young adults, stems from the fact that gender stereotypes they are still very present in the family and the education given to girls and boys. Stereotypes fueled by school, in the world of work, but also online.
Social networks are sounding boards for gender stereotypes
The report describes social media as Like on YouTube, Instagram or even TikTok “real sounding boards for gender stereotypes »after analyzing the HCE « the 100 most viewed contents of the main platforms “.
On Instagram, 68% of them” spread gender stereotypes », a figure that jumps to 88% on YouTube. “ Sexism starts at home, continues at school and explodes online » summarizes the HCE in its report.
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Source: Madmoizelle
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