Just under half reject the idea that recent social changes hurt men
Core finding
Americans more often reject than accept the claim that recent changes in society often disadvantage men. Nearly half (48%) disagree, including 23% who strongly disagree, according to a May 2026 Verasight survey.
Agreement and neutrality draw 26% each.
Topline scale
Just under half reject the idea that recent social changes hurt men.
Please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with the following statement: Recent changes in our society often disadvantage men.
n = 1,000 · May 11, 2026 · MoE ±3.3%
Methodology
Full methodology →| Mode | Verasight panel recruited via random address-based sampling, random person-to-person text messaging, and dynamic online targeting |
|---|---|
| Population | US adults age 18+ |
| Field dates | May 11, 2026 |
| Base (unweighted) | 1,000 |
| Margin of error | ±3.3% |
| Module | society |
| Sponsor | Verasight |
| Weight variable | weight |
| Weighting targets | age, race/ethnicity, sex, income, education, region, metropolitan status |
Sources
- reports.verasight.io/r/spsp26
Please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with the following statement: Recent changes in our society often disadvantage men.
Cite this question
Verasight SPSP Omnibus Survey #2026-045, fielded May 11-11, 2026, N=1,000 US adults age 18+, +/- 3.3%.