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Breaking Bad

... Boomers, Gen Xers, Gen Ys, and Gen Zs are Breaking Bad behaviors of the past as they embrace progressive social norms.Think how Boomers were the first to even consider the concept of divorce as a resolution for irresolvable marital strife, and how this went on to become a mainstream practice with Gen Xers; without the willingness of some Boomers to separate from their spouses, this practice wouldn't have been normalized by Xers. Think too of how Gen Ys started the delicate conversation about gender ...

Global Movie Trends

... across multiple genres and mediums. Similarly, movie studios are starting to become more inclusive of LGBTQ viewpoints as they realize that queer people are still wholly underrepresented in movies compared to TV and the media. In addition to the nascent exploration of gender and sexuality in film, two genres are emerging as part of the zeitgeist: horror and espionage. Both reflect the current socio-political climate and the escape into semi-realism (but with varied outcomes that ultimately don’t ...

Culture Spotlight On South Africa

... South Africa’s music scene addresses youth issues, and the country’s fashion evolves to meet young consumers’ preferences.The music scene in South Africa is going through major transformation as local artists gain more opportunities to go global and new genres rise to give youth a voice and reflect the times. Meanwhile, fashion is undergoing significant shifts, as minimalist apparel and more gender fluid styles gain traction.Punk Rock(in'): A Genre To WatchWhen it comes to music, South Africa ...

Variety Show

... part of a larger cultural shift that transcends racial or gender boundaries. To Generations Y and Z, diversity is about radical inclusivity, where race, gender, age, ethnicity, religion, and sexual orientation can have a place both in front of the camera and also behind the scenes. While they appreciate that creators are making efforts to be inclusive, they feel that entertainment often misses the mark by merely adding diverse characters to be politically correct rather than fully ...

Culture Spotlight On Brazil

... who tune in to watch the many funk dance videos he directs.The music scene in Brazil has changed a lot in recent years. Funk that was once criticized is now winning the public.JULIA, 33, FLORIANOPOLIS, BRAZILTime For Change: Musicians Promote LGBTQ EqualityBrazil has one of the worst rates of anti-LGBTQ violence in the world, but the popularity of openly gay artists or individuals who defy traditional gender roles is slowly changing the country's homophobic culture. According to Brazil's ...

Live, Not Buy: Gen Z Activism

... activism, as well as their expectations when it comes to taking up a cause. Ys and especially Zs, who have never known a time without the internet, have learned to curate their digital personas. They’ve also grown up in a social climate where crafting your identity—such as sharing your gender pronouns, race, ethnicity, or sexuality—is the norm, and a part of socialization. To them, everyone comes with a “profile.” Consider the Facebook trend that allowed users to add a frame to their ...

Culture Spotlight On Indonesia

... gaining notoriety nationally: the arthouse scene is rising with works exploring politics and gender (a new wave taking on the lack of LGBTQ portrayal in Indonesian media) in gritty styles, such as Siti (2014) and Solo Solitude (2016), as is horror, with the remake of Satan's Slaves (2017) achieving praise among critics. The country's cinematic success is due in part to the government taking significant steps to empower the movie industry. For instance, The ...

All The Feels

... about gender inequality, 62% in the U.S. and 66% in the UK about racism, and 43% in the U.S. and 46% in the UK about prejudices against the LGBTQ+ community. Zs aren’t waiting until they’re older to consider such issues; their empathy inspires them to pay attention and take action now. Already, 30% of U.S. Zs and 20% in the UK have volunteered their time, and the numbers are significantly higher among Trendsetters (63% and 52%, respectively), and 22% of Zs in the U.S. and 24% in the UK have donated ...

Transgender Voices

... The rising profile of transgender people, as seen everywhere from entertainment to marketing, is starting to drive societal acceptance.In recent years gay culture has been increasingly celebrated, both in terms of legislation and media representation. Young people are rallying around the causes of gender and marriage equality, and they praise figures who represent and support the gay community. But society is nonetheless far behind when it comes to accepting transgender individuals, and has ...

Men Today

... The emergence of a reverse gender gap sees men struggling and seeking guidance.The traditional gender gap was both in favor of and to the benefit of men. With centuries of catching up to do, women have long lagged behind in education, work, and pay, not to mention in matters of social and political equality. But, for the first time, we’re seeing the beginnings of a reversal of the trend. A new gender gap has presented itself, as women gradually overcome (and, in some cases, have already ...