Survey Examines The Differences In Young Peoples Thoughts
A generational rift is cracking wide open—and this time, it’s not just about politics. According to a recent NBC poll, the divide between Gen Z men and women has grown into something much deeper, more cultural, and more consequential than previously understood. The numbers expose not just who young Americans support at the ballot box—Donald Trump or Kamala Harris—but why they support them, and what those preferences say about their worldview.
Among Gen Z men who back Donald Trump, the data shows a sharp focus on building a future rooted in personal responsibility and stability. Top priorities include starting families and achieving financial independence.
These are not small, abstract goals. They are foundational. They suggest a belief in legacy, commitment, and long-term thinking. For these young men, success isn’t just about how many followers they have or what degree they earned—it’s about becoming a provider, a protector, and someone whose life means something beyond themselves.
Contrast that with the Gen Z women who support Kamala Harris. Their top concerns are not families or children, but career advancement and financial gain. In fact, having children ranked an astonishing 12th on their list of priorities. The implication is stark: personal ambition and immediate economic self-interest are overtaking deeper, perhaps more enduring, human connections.
Gen Z Men who voted for Trump say their two top issues are having children and financial independence.
Gen Z women who voted for Kamala say career and having money are most important. They ranked having children 12th.
Total shocker that young liberal women are so depressed. pic.twitter.com/fS2kBgJdQ9
— Charlie Kirk (@charliekirk11) September 8, 2025
This isn’t merely a left-right split. It’s a clash of visions about what a good life even is. On one side, a cohort of young men clinging to a model of adulthood rooted in purpose, sacrifice, and permanence.
On the other, a cohort of young women increasingly driven by individualism and short-term accomplishment—values which, despite decades of being framed as empowering, now correlate strongly with rising levels of depression and loneliness.
And the data backs that up. Study after study has shown that mental health outcomes among young, left-leaning women are deteriorating at a concerning rate. As the culture prizes independence and “self-actualization” over connection and meaning, the toll is visible—and growing.
Trump-supporting Gen Z men appear to be rejecting this direction entirely. In a world that increasingly undermines masculinity, traditional values, and the family unit, these young men are making a conscious choice. They’re turning away from the ephemeral and toward the eternal. It’s not about nostalgia—it’s about rebuilding something real in a world that seems intent on deconstructing everything.