New research from broadcaster Channel 4 reveals a troubling trend towards support for authoritarianism among young people in the UK. The report “Gen Z: Trends, Truth and Trust” found that 52% of the 2,000 13–27 year olds surveyed would agree that “the UK would be better with a strong leader in charge who does not have to bother with Parliament and elections.” New research from broadcaster Channel 4 reveals a troubling trend towards support for authoritarianism among young people in the UK. The report “Gen Z: Trends, Truth and Trust” found that 52% of the 2,000 13–27 year olds surveyed would agree that “the UK would be better with a strong leader in charge who does not have to bother with Parliament and elections.” Political science Phys.org – latest science and technology news stories
If we listen to how Gen Z really feel about democracy they might stop telling us they prefer authoritarianism
