A paradigm shift in sexual identities
A recent study, with the collaboration of Pompeu Fabra University and the University of Toronto, reveals that young people born between the 80’s and the late 2000’s, known as millennium and Z generations, show a growing tendency to define themselves outside the limits of heterosexuality. In particular, bisexuality has skyrocketed between these young people, reflecting a significant change in the way they perceive their sexual identity.
Data that speak: The reality of women of generation Z
The data is revealing: more than 25% of Z generation women identify as non -heterosexuals, a percentage that is double compared to their millenistic homologous. Men, on the other hand, tend to identify mostly as heterosexuals, indicating a clear difference in genres.
Less tags, more diversity
One of the highlights of the study is the inclination of young people to move away from rigid labels such as ‘gay’ or ‘lesbian’, and to adopt more flexible identities, including bisexuality. The authors of the study emphasize that women, in particular, seem to be more willing to question traditional rules on sexuality.
La Political ideology with the determining factor
The report emphasizes the significant influence of political ideology on sexual identification. Young people with left-wing political inclinations show a greater propensity to identify as LGB+, as opposed to those who position themselves in the center or right. This phenomenon is especially evident among women, who tend to identify more with bisexuality or other forms of sexual diversity when they are considered leftist.
The contrast between genres
Among men, most heterosexuals are in a less progressive political position, with a lower representation of LGB+ people in the conservative group.
Beyond social acceptance
Study authors say that increasing LGB+ identification cannot be explained only by greater social acceptance. There is a complex interaction between gender, political ideology and generation that influences how young people are sexually identified. Young women with left -wing ideas often align their sexual identity with their political beliefs, especially in relation to feminism.
Future perspectives and continuous research
This research opens new avenues to understand the relationship between political ideology and sexual identity in new generations, suggesting the need for future studies that examine the evolution of these phenomena in various social and cultural contexts. It also emphasizes the importance of including sexuality and gender identity in the analysis of political behavior, an aspect that can enrich our understanding of contemporary social dynamics.