The recent Barómetro Juventud y Género 2025 survey highlights a significant challenge for feminism, particularly regarding young people's perception and engagement with gender equality issues. Only 38.4% of youth aged 15 to 29 identify as feminists, marking a notable drop from 2021. Despite a substantial 48.9% acknowledging large gender inequalities in Spain, there's a dangerous disconnect where many young individuals view feminism as an imposition rather than a necessary means to achieve real equality. This disassociation indicates a shift in attitudes that feminists must urgently address.

Furthermore, the survey reveals that many youths perceive themselves as victims of equality laws, often labeling them as abusive. The term 'feminism' has garnered negative connotations, being regarded as dogmatic or dictatorial, leading to a rise in declarative antifeminism among the youth demographic. Such sentiments suggest that the essence of feminism is being misunderstood and misrepresented, which poses a significant risk to the feminist movement's goals of achieving equality. This disconnection from youth is alarming and calls for a reconsideration of how feminism is taught and communicated to the younger generations.

In response to these trends, experts argue for a new pedagogical approach that better resonates with the younger audience, targeting the misconceptions around feminism and addressing the disinterest. Ensuring that young people understand the principles of gender equality and the importance of feminism in achieving societal progress is critical. The challenge lies in navigating the evolving perceptions of feminism and re-engaging youth in a constructive conversation about gender equity, to foster a more inclusive environment for future generations.