Over One Third Young UK White Men Fear Workplace Discrimination

A series of polls conducted by JL Partners and featured in the 'White Men Can’t Work!' podcast and YouTube series highlight significant concerns among white men in the UK regarding workplace discrimination and self-censorship. Around a quarter of white men feel discriminated against due to their race and gender, with over a third of younger white men fearing they have missed out on promotions for these reasons. Nearly half of white men report self-censoring at work, fearing that saying the wrong thing could cost them their jobs, and 41% worry they could be sacked for missteps. There is widespread anxiety that white men are the least valued employees and that their sons will have fewer opportunities, contributing to a sense of despondency among younger men. Documentary-maker Tim Samuels argues that such feelings are pushing men toward populist figures and influencers like Andrew Tate, while also criticizing current diversity, equality, and inclusion (DEI) programs as divisive and harmful to free speech. These findings parallel political reactions such as former President Donald Trump's shutdown of federal DEI initiatives in the U.S., though most UK organizations continue to maintain such programs.