Third of Gen Z men believe 'wife should obey husband'

Third of Gen Z men believe 'wife should obey husband'

Gen Z males (born 1997-2012) were twice as likely as baby boomer men (born 1946-1964) to have traditional views on decision-making within a marriage

Almost a third of Generation Z men and boys think a wife should obey her husband, according to a global survey of 23,000 people that found young men hold more traditional views about gender roles than older generations.

A third (33%) of Gen Z males also said a husband should have the final word on important decisions, according to the 29-country survey, which included Britain, the US, Brazil, Australia, and India.

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