Why Millennials aren't Getting more Conservative as they Get Older

The video discusses a chart from the Financial Times showing generational voting trends, highlighting how older generations tend to become more conservative with age. However, millennials are diverging from this pattern, becoming less conservative due to economic challenges like the 2008 recession and housing issues. This shift poses a challenge for conservative parties, particularly in the UK, as they can no longer rely on a regenerating pool of right-leaning voters. The video suggests that to win back younger voters, conservatives need to address issues like homeownership and the cost of raising children.

What generational trend does the Financial Times chart highlight?

• Younger generations becoming more conservative

• Younger generations becoming more liberal

• Older generations becoming more conservative

• Older generations becoming more liberal

Which factor is NOT mentioned as a reason for people becoming more conservative with age?

• Family values

• Wealth maintenance

• Desire for revolution

• Appeal of the status quo

How do millennials differ from previous generations in terms of political alignment?

• They are becoming more conservative than their parents

• They are becoming more apolitical

• They are becoming less conservative with age

• They are becoming more conservative with age

What economic event is mentioned as influencing millennials' political views?

• The dot-com bubble

• The 1997 Asian financial crisis

• The 2008 recession

• The 2010 European debt crisis

What is a major concern for conservative parties regarding generational voting trends?

• Losing older voters

• Gaining too many young voters

• Losing their grip on younger generations

• Gaining too many older voters

What strategy is suggested for conservative parties to win over younger voters?

• Focusing on pension reforms

• Promoting traditional family values

• Increasing home ownership opportunities

• Reducing taxes for the wealthy

What is the 'cohort effect' as discussed in the video?

• A trend where all generations become more conservative

• A trend where all generations become more liberal

• A trend where specific generations have similar political experiences

• A trend where specific generations have unique political experiences