Boosted by social networks, gender stereotypes are gaining ground among young people

A report by France Stratégie, released on Monday, May 12, shows an early acceptance of sexist ideas among adolescents, with rates sometimes reaching those over 70 years of age.

For young people, a girl is getting more and more pink and a guy is getting more and more blue On Monday, May 12, France Strategy – one of Matignon's services led by Clément Beaune – published a report, a joint CSA poll, on "girl-boy stereotypes" among 11-17 year olds. And the result is not good: 60% agree with the idea that "it is the duty of boys to protect girls"; 54% adhere to the fact that "mothers know better how to meet the needs and expe…

In its report published on Monday 12 May, France Strategy puts forward twenty proposals to combat gender stereotypes. In the face of the resurgence of certain prejudices, the rapporteurs call on the government to exert pressure on women's... Read more about Elle.fr

The government must strengthen its policy in several key areas in order to combat persistent gender stereotypes, France Strategy believes in a report published on Monday, formulating some 20 proposals which concern especially early childhood and school. The fight against stereotypes that affect women and men "is not a luxury, but a necessity", it is the "bottom" of gender equality, commented during a briefing to journalists Clement Beaune, Commi…

Families, schools and social networks... A report by France Strategy, released on Monday, May 12, analyses the increased commitment of young people aged 11 to 25 to gender stereotypes, and the risk that they may sustain gender inequalities and behaviours. It also proposes ways of acting