We might like to think of our Western countries as progressive, and take pride in how our societies have evolved in recent decades to become more inclusive in many ways, including equality between men and women.

The 2010s saw movements like #MeToo encourage women to make their voices heard. You could be forgiven for assuming that attitudes have shifted and that misogyny is thankfully on the decline.

What’s the evidence behind that conclusion then? How can these kinds of attitudes still be prevalent in 2026? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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A Bababam Originals podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance.

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