Young Women Increasingly Identify as Liberal, Gallup Finds

A recent Gallup analysis reveals a significant rise in liberal identification among young women aged 18-29, particularly on key issues like abortion, the environment, and gun laws.

• About 40% of women aged 18-29 now identify as liberal, up from 30% two decades ago.
• Young women have shown increased liberal views on issues such as abortion, race relations, and gun control.
• The shift began during Barack Obama's presidency and accelerated with Donald Trump's election and the #MeToo movement.
• Despite their liberal leanings, young women have been inconsistent in voter turnout, though they predominantly supported Joe Biden in 2020.
• Taylor Swift recently endorsed Kamala Harris, highlighting the political engagement and influence of young liberal women.

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