Essentially it’s a result of the emergence of Social Justice Warrior’s and perceived “Micro-aggressions”.
Along with the platforms that Social Media has provided...Intersectionality/Identity politics are in my opinion one of the, if not the biggest divisive factors of what has brought us such a Social and Political chasm today.
I think a lot of a once left leaning part of society has been pushed to the right of centre due to a new, new wave of progressivism.
Over this time frame we have seen the introduction of Safe Spaces, Participation Trophies and a call for Jazz Hands.
As well as as some absolute belters going viral accusing people of abuse on camera for the most innocuous of reasons.