Almost 90 per cent of young men say they feel entitled to a woman’s affection if they are kind to them, a shocking new study has found.
The research has uncovered a worrying trend among 18-25-year-old men and follows several high profile cases of murderers who were inspired by the rhetoric of self-proclaimed misogynist Andrew Tate.
Kyle Clifford, who raped and murdered his ex-girlfriend Louise Hunt along with her sister and their mother Carol, was obsessed with the former kick-boxer’s videos.
And he is certainly not alone, as the study revealed that more than half of 18-25 year olds confessed they agreed with controversial influencer.
The misogynist, who has been charged with a string of offences including rape, human trafficking, controlling prostitution and actual bodily harm against three women – all of which he denies – has attracted an army of fans in recent years.
The influencer uses his platform to peddle conspiracy theories including that women are only interested in 20 per cent of men – a view shared by 55 per cent of young men.
A staggering 46 per cent of young men confessed to agreeing with some of Tate’s views which include that women are ‘intrinsically lazy’ and there is ‘no such thing as an independent female’.
He has also previously said that women should ‘bear responsibility’ for any sexual assault.
Despite wider condemnation for such statement, 17 per cent of men said they strongly agreed with the ideas he promotes on social media.
Tate has been accused of feeding in to incel culture – a mainly online community of those who identify as involuntarily celibate.
Those who consider themselves incels claim to be unable to find a romantic or sexual partner and the growing subculture is characterised by misogynistic language, the objectification of women and the idea that men are entitled to sex and female attention.
And the shocking data shows a rise in how widespread aspects of the incel culture is with more than a third of those asked, confessing that Tate has influenced how they perceive women.
Of those who did agree with Tate, almost nine out of ten young men said they felt they had the right to a woman’s affection or attention simply by being kind to her while half of those asked revealed they felt overlooked and ignored by women.
When thinking about heterosexual relationships, 47 per cent felt that ‘the man should lead, and the woman should follow’ and thought it was essential for men to be considered strong and stable as half of all 18-25 year olds asked thought that vulnerability is a sign of weakness in men.
Fears around relationships was also highlighted as a key issue with 36 per cent worrying that they won’t find a woman who wants to be with them in the future, despite more than half having felt at some point entitled to a women’s attention or affection after being kind or generous to her.
But concerns and worries they may have around relationships are not things that young men felt comfortable talking about with 42 per cent of men saying they would rather anonymously share their opinion on social media or seek guidance from male influencers rather than voicing concerns with family members.
More than a third put that down to feeling that there weren’t any clear role models for young men and as a result they turned to figures such as Tate.
Almost three quarters of those who felt they lacked a male role model agreed with all or some of Tate’s views and 62 per cent of them would turn to male influencers or social media instead of talking to friends and family.
However, more than two thirds believed that men have a clear role and space in today’s society and world.
Despite this, many confessed they felt uncomfortable talking to their family members and especially their parents about their problems because it had changed the way they viewed women.
A staggering 66 per cent of those asked believed their relationship with their parents had impacted their attitude towards women.
Following influencers such as Tate’s views also meant that 41 per cent strongly disagreed that Bonnie Blue is a good role model for women.
The controversial porn star, who claims to have had sex with 1,057 men in one day, has openly discussed that she believes feminists have become lazy in their relationships and condones extra-marital affairs.
She and Tate also appeared on a podcast episode together earlier this year where they discussed sex, relationships, porn and attitudes towards women.
Discussing the findings, Leading Conscious Relationship Coach, Lorin Krenn, who commissioned the study said: ‘It is extremely concerning how social media is impacting young men’s attitudes towards women.
‘Social media has replaced family, mentors and real-life connections as the main influence in young men’s lives. The most extreme voices are dominating that space.
‘Figures like Tate tap into real pain in men, but instead of helping them grow, find their place in today’s world, they turn that pain into resentment towards women. That is not empowerment.
‘Tate does not help heal insecurities. He exploits them, offering young men an enemy instead of a solution.
‘Half of respondents admit to feeling dismissed or overlooked by women because of who they are, which is another of Tate’s conspiracies.
‘One third recognise how Andrew Tate has influenced how they perceive women. The true number is likely higher, because many do not even see how they have been influenced.
‘It is evident how deeply toxic this ideology has become.’
He added: ‘This is not just about misogyny – it is about the loss of healthy, grounded masculinity. A strong man does not demand a woman’s attention. He earns respect through presence, integrity, and strength, and he honours her autonomy.’
The survey results come after the Netflix smash hit Adolescence.
The four-episode programme follows the Miller family, whose lives are torn apart when their 13-year-old son Jamie is arrested for stabbing a female classmate to death after being influenced by online misogyny.
In a bid to tackle more young men flocking to Tate and absorbing incel culture or acting out violently towards women, schools are planning to give students anti-misogyny lessons in the wake of the Netflix show.
The classes form part of the government’s new relationships, health and sex education (RHSE) guidance, which will be introduced before the end of the academic year.
the impact of the show was evident and 60 per cent of those interviewed in the study said that Adolescence changed how they perceive children’s access to social media.
It comes after Sir Keir Starmer revealed at Prime Minister’s Questions on Wednesday that he was watching the mini-series with his two teenagers – and that he backs the show creators’ calls for it to be shown in parliament and schools.
Though Labour’s classroom guidance is still being developed, it is understood to include content to ‘support healthy relationships’, to ‘enable schools to tackle harmful behaviour and ensure that misogyny is stamped out and not allowed to proliferate’, an insider source said, the Times reported.
From as early as primary school, children will be encouraged to ‘express and understand boundaries, handle disappointment and pay attention to the needs and preferences of oneself and others’, with content modified for older children to reflect the ‘real-life complexities of romantic and sexual relationships’, the source added.
Lorin provides identity and relationship coaching and his next event, Evolve is taking place in London on October 3rd 2025.