Gen Z women quit social media in droves over online misogyny linked to Trump

A recent Amnesty International UK poll found that 60 per cent of Gen Zers believe political leaders like US President Donald Trump are contributing to misogynistic and divisive language online, leading young women to avoid social media platforms due to a “toxic ‘bro’ culture.” Influencer Andrew Tate was identified as the main driver of online misogyny by half of male respondents, while 58 per cent of female respondents pointed to Trump, with Elon Musk and Nigel Farage also named. The survey highlighted the mental health impact of encountering misogynistic content, with 37 per cent of all respondents reporting negative effects and 44 per cent of women experiencing this compared to 28 per cent of men.

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