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Research reveals Gen Z’s priorities as Enterprise, Environment and Equality

 Today, TEAM LEWIS Foundation released further research from its global survey conducted with HeForShe, UN Women’s solidarity movement engaging men and boys in support of gender equality and empowerment of women. The global study revealed that Gen Z prioritises gender equality alongside enterprise and environmental issues more than any other age group. The study revealed that gender equality is seen as the 4th most pressing societal issue for Gen Z. In comparison, the global average across all ages places it as the 7th most important issue when asked which issue is most important to people in their age group. When surveyed, Gen Z ranked economic opportunity, LGBTQ+ issues, and climate change ahead of gender equality.  While 66% of Gen Zers believe that gender equality is a serious issue, only 51% of those aged 65+ share the same view. Gen Z is also more aware that women are disproportionately affected by climate change with almost a quarter (24%) understanding that this is an...