Lunchtime Debating Club - Are Young Men and Women Diverging Politically?

Dine, Discuss, and Debate in a friendly environment!

Join us for our popular Lunchtime debating Club for an afternoon of friendly conversation whilst dining at a local restaurant.

At our next meeting we've decided to debate Are Young Men and Women Diverging Politically? Research in several countries suggests that over the last decade or so a divergence has emerged between young men and women. This seems to particularly noticeable amongst those referred to as Gen Z, ie those born from 1997 onwards. Young women seem to be moving in the left/liberal direction, whilst young men seem to be becoming more conservative. This is a change not seen in older generations where the views of men and women have always been more closely aligned. But some are questioning whether this effect is real, or as large as reported. We'll be discussing if, and how, this divergence could be happening. And if it is, what the implications are.

Come along and share your views on these questions and anything else related that's on your mind.

About Debating Club

Our discussions can cover any socially relevant issue. Participants decide on the topics for discussion based on their interests. From evolution to anthropology, from economics to psychology, from the environment to . . . anything that catches your interest.

If you want to contribute, we’d ask you to prepare something that has fired up your imagination. Contributions might be sharing ideas from a book or article you’ve read, or simply an idea that you’ve researched. Individuals will submit a written summary of their idea before the meal.

On the day, the group will question, debate, and assess the implications. If you want to come along to listen and comment, that’s fine too. The aim is to engage a group of like-minded people who enjoy understanding and challenging each other’s ideas.