Almost half of millennials believe that using incorrect pronouns should be considered a “criminal offense,” according to a survey.

A ⁤New‌ Survey‌ Reveals ‍Millennials’‌ Views ⁣on ‌Misgendering

A recent​ survey ⁤conducted by ⁤Redfield ​& Wilton Strategies ‌has shed light on the opinions of Americans between ​the ages⁤ of ⁢25 ⁤and 34⁣ regarding ⁣misgendering. ⁣The findings are quite surprising⁤ and ⁢have​ sparked ⁢a ⁢heated ‍debate.

According ⁣to ​the survey, a significant 44‍ percent​ of​ respondents in this‍ age ‌group ⁢believe that⁢ misgendering should be considered ‍a⁣ crime. On the ‌other ​hand, only​ 31 ‍percent‍ firmly ⁤believe ​that it should not be a ‌crime.⁤ The remaining 25 percent ‌either chose not ⁣to answer or‌ claimed⁢ to be unsure.

The numbers were⁤ slightly different for respondents aged ⁤35 ⁣to ‍44. In ‌this age group,​ 38 percent⁤ support the idea of ⁣making⁢ misgendering‍ illegal,‍ while⁣ 35⁤ percent oppose​ it.⁢ The remaining 26‍ percent⁤ did not⁤ take a stance​ on⁣ the ‍issue.

Interestingly, the survey ​revealed that​ those ⁣between ⁢the ages of 18 ⁢and 24 were‌ not‍ in‍ favor of criminalizing⁤ misgendering. In⁢ this⁣ age group,‍ 48 ‌percent⁤ stated​ that misgendering should ⁣not‌ be considered​ a crime, while 33 percent believed​ it‍ should be.‌ The ‍rest ⁣either⁣ did ⁣not have ​a‍ clear‍ opinion ⁢or ⁤chose not to respond.

I don’t ⁤misgender; I ​speak reality ⁣while⁤ polite‍ and ​kind, honest, and straightforward. At the ⁣same⁢ time ‌it’s ‌a crime ⁢to ⁣cut off ‌the organs ⁤God gave‍ you.

—‍ Christine Beach (Formally Brejcha) (@ChristineBrejc1) ​July​ 16, ‍2023

Overall, ‌the survey⁤ population of​ 1,500⁣ respondents⁤ was ‍predominantly⁢ against the ⁤idea of‍ criminalizing misgendering.⁤ The ​majority, ⁣65 ‍percent, opposed the⁣ addition⁢ of ‌a‌ new ⁣crime related to pronouns.⁤ In contrast, ⁤19‌ percent‌ supported ‌the ​idea, ‍and the ‍remaining 16‌ percent either‍ did not ⁤have ‌a clear stance or ⁢claimed to be unsure.

The Pew ​Research ⁣Center⁢ defines millennials ‍as‍ individuals‌ between the ages ⁢of‍ 27‌ and 42. The survey ⁣also⁣ included Generation Z, ​which encompasses ‌those⁣ born between ⁤1997 and 2012, although‍ the sample only ‌included⁢ individuals⁢ who ​were 18⁤ and​ older.

When ‍it ​comes to​ addressing individuals who have chosen⁢ to ⁢reject their⁣ biological ‌gender ⁣in favor of⁣ their​ preferred pronouns, the ​survey found⁤ that ⁤respondents‍ were largely trying ‌to be‍ respectful and considerate.

37​ percent ⁣of​ those‌ surveyed ⁤said ‍they would use⁤ the⁣ pronoun ⁤choice preferred by a‌ man ‌who⁣ identifies as ​female. Another⁤ 28 ⁢percent ‌said⁣ their ‍decision​ would ⁣depend on the individual.​ 17 ⁣percent ⁤stated ​that⁣ they would⁢ use ⁢biology⁢ as⁣ their ⁢guide,​ while ‌an equal⁢ number ‌claimed to‍ be​ unsure. ​The‌ results ⁢were‍ similar ⁤for women ⁢who ‌identify⁣ as ⁤male, with ⁤37 percent willing ‌to‌ use their ‌preferred​ pronouns, ‌27⁣ percent ⁤depending on ‍the individual,⁢ 18 percent ​using​ their⁤ biological gender, ‍and‍ 18 percent unsure.

Newsweek ⁣recently reported on a ⁢Michigan law that​ is ⁣currently ⁣being debated and could ⁢potentially‍ make misgendering a ⁣crime.

House ⁣Bill​ 4474, which ⁣has⁣ passed the ​state’s House ⁤and⁤ is under consideration ‍by⁣ the‌ Senate, ⁢classifies⁣ refusing​ to⁤ abide by‍ pronoun preferences⁢ as a hate⁣ crime. ​It defines hate⁢ speech ⁤as any ​verbal ⁤act that ‌causes someone‌ to feel​ terrorized, frightened, ⁣or threatened.