Social scientists have long found women tend to be more religious than men – but Gen Z may show a shift

By: Ryan Burge, Washington University in St. Louis, The Conversation

Outlets: The Conversation

Published: September 12, 2025

Words: 970

Last Updated: 2 months, 1 week ago

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For decades, one of the most consistent findings in religion research has been that women tend to be more religious than men. This holds true across dozens of countries and on nearly every measure of religiosity, from how often someone prays to how important faith is in their lives.

Social scientists have struggled to pinpoint a universal cause for this pattern. Theories run the gamut – from the claim that it …

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