2️⃣ Looking at the trends in far right support from 1989 to 2024, our results show that the youth gender gap is fuelled by young men
1️⃣ Relying on the EES 2024 data, the gender gap in far right support is much larger for the younger cohort than any other, using both reported vote choice in the EU elections and PTVs
🚨 New paper out at @jeppjournal.bsky.social. We show a growing youth gender gap in far-right support, driven by young men.
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3️⃣ Age-period-cohort analysis suggests that this is a generational phenomenon, specific to Gen Z & Millennials.
5️⃣ Findings signal a possible further rise in FR support and growing polarisation among the youngest members of European societies.
4️⃣ Why? We can’t say for sure but suggest a number of explanations worth pursuing. Our exploratory analysis hints that attitudinal differences might play a role, with young women holding more socially progressive views than young men.