In December 2023, Marie, a 41-year-old restauratrice, was shocked when her 13-year-old son, Arnaud, made a misogynistic comment about the newly crowned Miss France, Eve Gilles, during a family meal. This incident highlighted a disturbing shift in Arnaud's behavior, which Marie described as insidious. The article connects this personal experience to a broader societal trend, citing the Haut Conseil à l’égalité entre les hommes et les femmes's January report on sexism in France. The report indicates that 23% of men over 15 hold "hostile sexism," and among 15-24 year olds, a significant gender gap exists in perceptions of societal disadvantages for women versus men. Psychiatrist Aziga Billot emphasizes that this rise in sexism is not confined to youth, with older men also exhibiting difficulties in intimate and emotional spheres.