The Truth Behind the Gen Z Gender Divide | #85

Georgina Mumford is a writer & cultural commentator.Why do the sexes seem divided? Why are fewer people than ever getting into relationships? Why does our perception of each other colour dynamics more than reality? In this episode, Georgina and I dive into all of these difficult questions to help gain more clarity on what's going on in Gen Z.Get 20% off Jamie AI with my code ELLIOT. I use Jamie for every episode - research, notes during the recording and analysis of video performance after. Check it out:https://www.jamie-ai.com/Apply to join the best podcast school in the world: https://thepodpro.com/elliotCHAPTERS:00:00 Why are young men and women divided?04:06 The line between reality and the internet is blurring07:59 Should the sexes spend more time apart?12:52 Are we acting like biological differences don’t exist?16:52 What’s been your experience with Gen Z relationships?20:50 Are we being damaged by the media we consume?26:27 Is it unhelpful to talk about this on a podcast?28:47 Gen Z has it different to other generations30:48 Why are Gen Z having fewer romantic relationships?37:35 Do we need to lower our standards?41:44 Why are women rejecting men in favour of careers?45:43 Do you want kids?46:36 Will people regret going Trad?50:43 Why are Gen Z turning to God?54:45 Going from atheist to Christian1:01:54 Tommy Robinson’s brand of Christianity1:03:41 What tipped you into converting?1:06:47 How do we solve this divide?1:08:08 Why I don’t have social media1:12:50 Would you let your kids on social media?1:13:55 What gives you hope for the future of our generation?1:14:57 The slop of 24-hour news cycles1:20:51 We have a moral responsibility for what we post1:25:40 Make being a philosopher sexy againSubscribe to my Substack to support the show and join the community! https://elliotbewick.substack.com/My Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elliotbewick/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@elliotbewickX: https://x.com/elliotbewickABOUT THE NEXT GENERATION: In a world saturated by social media and marked by skyrocketing rates of anxiety, depression, and ADHD among Gen Z, young people are growing up in a landscape of chaos and contradiction. While protests swell in city streets and activists hurl soup at famous artworks to demand climate action, a quieter crisis unfolds within - the mental and emotional battles faced by a generation trying to make sense of it all.The Next Generation is hosted by 20-year-old Elliot Bewick, offering a raw and honest look at the world through the eyes of those living in it. Bringing together insight from professionals and young people on the ground, this podcast isn’t here to complain or chase clout. It’s here to bend the arc of the modern world towards solutions, truth and a love for the beautiful adventure of life itself.