Majorities of both Gen Z adults (64%) and Millennials (59%) believe that older generations will never fully understand the struggles of younger Americans.

Source: Generation Z’s Views on Generational Change

Younger Americans are more likely to favor raising taxes on the wealthy (73% of millennials and 71% of Gen Zers vs. 66% of Gen Xers, 65% of baby boomers, and 59% of the Silent Generation).

Source: Challenges to Democracy: The 2024 American Values Survey

Gen Zers (31%) and millennials (36%) are less likely than older Americans to say that the college education system is accessible for all people.

Source: Challenges to Democracy: The 2024 American Values Survey

Gen Z women almost twice as likely to describe themselves as liberal (47%) than conservative (24%).

Source: Is Gen Z Switching Political Direction? Not So Fast.