Stefanie
It’s 2023, and while we’ve come a long way in breaking down gender stereotypes and embracing a more fluid sense of identity, some things just seem to stick around.
Just look at this fresh-off-the-press YouGov survey unveils a shocking contrast between men and women when it comes to showing emotion and physical touch. Spoiler: ladies seem to have a much easier time with it than the guys.
Market research firm YouGov shared its findings on what makes men uncomfortable on Twitter.
The survey inquired about men’s feelings towards various activities.
They also included the generational breakdown of the data:
Here’s the data breakdown from YouGov:
Generational trends in the data aren’t black and white.
However, older men seem more hesitant about wearing pink (42%) and sharing a bed with a male friend (52%), possibly due to mobility concerns.
Older guys (65+) and younger ones (18-24) are most awkward about going to gay bars, while middle-aged dudes are generally more comfortable with the idea. The same goes for telling a male relative “I love you.”
According to the data, young men are super uncomfortable getting naked in front of other men—74% aren’t into it, compared to around half or less for older age groups. Young men also feel weirder about crying in front of their guy friends. But when it comes to getting flowers or slathering sun cream on a buddy’s back, guys of all ages are pretty much equally awkward.
The post garnered numerous responses as Twitter users expressed their opinions.
