Women often allege rape after regretful sex, say two in five young men

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “This research strongly suggests that as well as societal influences, ideologically-driven online content contributes to young people’s misogynistic views.” Ms Deo raised concerns about misogynistic influencer Andrew Tate’s popularity among young people – adding that “as well as holding his own hateful views, viewing his content exposes young people to a wider world of online extremism.” This research strongly suggests that as well as societal influences, ideologically-driven online content contributes to young people’s misogynistic views. Anki Deo She added: “The Department for Education should provide schools with guidance on how to discuss these issues with young people, including engaging with young men.” Researchers found 95 per cent of young people polled have heard of Mr Tate – a social media personality with links to key figures in the organised far-right and conspiracy theory circles. The study, titled Plugged in but Disconnected: Young People and Hateful Attitudes, discovered 41 per cent of young men support Mr Tate, while just 12 per cent of young women do. She added: “It is clear that the rapid, unchecked spread of online misogyny is driving misconceptions about sexual violence among young people - wrongly driving sympathy for perpetrators and vilifying victims.” Ms Hitchen warned a dangerous gulf in views and values held by young men and women is emerging - with men becoming more socially conservative.