A Defining Moment Mar 24, 2020 ... might be going, we were also paying attention to the news from Asia, including the protests in Hong Kong, the wildfires in Australia, and then a new, potentially more deadly, flu-like virus.Fast forward two months and we find ourselves in the midst of a global pandemic—one that has already begun to reshape our society, with potentially lasting effects. Indeed, it may become the defining event for today’s Gen Zs and Millennials. Furthermore, this global pandemic is cementing our delineation for the ...
Live, Not Buy: Gen Z Activism Mar 22, 2020 ... organization or campaign. For Zs in the U.S., this number has dropped 10 percentage points since 2016 (29%), signifying a trend away from this behavior. And while Zs’ donations have decreased, other non-monetary, more personal forms of activism have increased, such as engaging in eco-conscious practices (more on that below). Consider the youth-organized protests happening across the globe—from global student strikes for climate change to marches to end gun violence in the U.S. to violence clashes ...
Purposeful Pop Jun 24, 2018 fashion & beauty media & entertainment activism causes and issues clothing movies music politics style TV ... to the marketplace. As more young people got involved in protests and rallies in recent years, they began to purchase apparel to express their views at these events (see Demo Real). Now, “protest fashion” has become common as brands make clothing that may have once been considered appropriate only at a rally into options that are attractive and stylish for everyday life. In the same vein but on the other side of the equation, activist and political companies are catching on and are beginning to ...
Culture Spotlight On Spain Jun 07, 2018 ... ) attitudes. Many people still have a very old traditional way of thinking. For example, many middle aged women in Spain don’t work; they just take care of the cooking, cleaning, and laundry tasks. However, recently, the feminist movement here in Spain has been huge. This past March, there were many marches and protests all over the country for female rights in all roles of the society. Spain is a very traditional country for the moment, but we are getting there step by step.MATEO, 27, MADRID ...
Global Movie Trends Jun 01, 2018 ... emerges, underscoring the titular emotional and physical scarring that occurs at the intersection of modernity and tradition. Protests and cancellations orchestrated by the Xhosa tribal leaders, who stated that their anger was directed towards appropriation of Xhosa culture even as critics said it was due to homophobia, marred the film’s South African premier.The Miseducation of Cameron Post Chloë Grace Moretz stars in The Miseducation of Cameron Post, a coming-of-age comedy-drama ...
All The Feels Jun 22, 2017 gen z social life friends social media ... the availability of global news creates a more global outlook than previous generations, inspiring Zs not only to know about more people, politics, and issues around the world but also to care about them. Rather than growing up sheltered from the drama and trauma of the world, exposure to school shootings, immigration rallies, LGBTQ+ protests, and more are affecting them now. Among Trendsetters, half in the U.S. and 44% in the UK worry about immigration issues, 49% in the U.S. and 56% in the UK ...
Demo Real Mar 04, 2016 community social consciousness activism causes and issues ... one location to express their beliefs can have as much (if not more) of an effect as hundreds of thousands of people signing an online petition. In doing so, they also gain new experiences, which are highly coveted by their generation as well as a greater sense of togetherness and camaraderie with people who care about the same causes as they do. While in-person protests and rallies led by young people have always happened on occasion, in recent months, wave after wave of youth are hitting ...
The Protest Selfie Sep 17, 2014 global activism mobile politics ... martial law this past May following months of anti-government protests, Ys took to the streets to capture ironic selfies posing with soldiers—a photo op that made light of the government’s militancy to illuminate the injustice of the situation. As the photos spread across social media, Thailand’s military threatened to suspend online services and asked unnamed social media companies to censor the photos, giving selfie protestors even more reason to take a stand. Turkish Deputy Prime Minister Bülent ...
Cultural Diplomats Sep 10, 2014 food & beverage global travel local culture peer-to-peer tourism vacation ... that flourishes today. Now, when social upheaval occurs elsewhere in the world, it hits close to home. As Paul Mason explores in his book, Why It’s Kicking Off Everywhere: The New Global Revolutions, emerging forms of activism, like cyber protests, reflect the swelling power of average citizens to effect global change. These formative influences shaped Ys’ global curiosity indelibly. Their drive to commune with foreign cultures firsthand is so strong that a full 74% of our respondents identify ...
Race & Activism Data Aug 24, 2020 ... social issues COOL TO BE INVOLVEDWhich of the following, if any, are true of the coolest people your age? The coolest people my age...Please select all that apply. Are kind to others | Are informed about what's going on in the world | Help make a difference in their community | Are financially secure | Are involved in social causes | Volunteer | Participate in protests | Have luxury/exclusive items | Are involved in political issues MORE SUPPORTWhich of the following, if any, are true ...