Art & Activism Aug 24, 2020 ... , ableism, economic inequality, and inclusivity for all. Melissa, a member of Gen Z said, “art is inseparable from activism. Art is a way to vent … and tell people about your experiences.” In times of crisis, such creative expression gives voice to what young adults are feeling but cannot say. This artistic output gives young adults a sense of style, strength, and solidarity while they demand change. In this section, we will discuss the rise in meaningful messages across artistic mediums such ...
OK, Boomer! Mar 23, 2020 ... Explore the intergenerational conflict between modern youth and older generations to understand the root of the issue and the ways in which Gen Z compare and contrast to Baby Boomers when Boomers were coming of age.The phrase “OK Boomer” first appeared on Reddit in 2009, but it wasn’t until a full decade later in the fall of 2019 that it really burst into mainstream culture, propelled in part by Reddit, TikTok, and a young member of New Zealand’s parliament. “OK Boomer” neatly captures the ...
The Mental Health Perspective Apr 12, 2020 ... Millennials and Gen Zs face new mental health needs in the era of Covid-19 due to emerging challenges, behaviors, and trends that will affect them now and in the future.Millennials began to eliminate the stigma around mental health way back in 2015 when they redefined the concept of therapy, and Gen Z has emerged as the mental health generation, being highly conscious of their own mental and emotional needs, as well as those of others. We are seeing both of these trends amplified during Covid ...
The Retail & Spending Perspective Apr 28, 2020 ... away for savings or a rainy day (as do 89% of Millennials). Together, the actions of these younger generations are poised to have an outsized impact on the economy compared to the actions of Boomers and Xers, both of whom are both less fearful and less likely to be already taking action. We identified a series of emerging trends in the ways that Millennials and Gen Z are redefining their attitudes toward spending and saving for our latest edition of Life Interrupted. First, young people are ...
Always Be Hustling Sep 21, 2019 ... something may be “done” doesn’t mean it’s “finished.” Further complicating this issue of never-ending, work-related burnout, young achievers attest that there isn’t even time to celebrate wins. In Cassandra’s Gen Z qualitative research a 21-year-old man told us, “I feel like there’s an insecurity around the hustle attitude, because you're working to get this thing. Even if you hit your goal, you almost feel guilty for feeling good and secure in the moment because what's going to happen next time if you ...
Next Gen Brand Loyalty Mar 22, 2019 ... . There will always be other brands to try, but if consumers are incentivized to stick with or pay attention to the brand they know and care about, then they’re less likely to be tempted to sample another.A Story of Brand Loyalty By GenerationWe spoke to a Gen Z, Gen Y, Gen Xer, and Baby Boomer to hear true stories about what it means to them to be brand loyal today. In each story, you’ll see the insights explained in this piece come to life in the way each generation engages with their favorite brand ...
Inside Out Jun 21, 2017 gen z blended equality religion spirituality ... old will be part of a minority or ethnic group—the majority of young people will be diverse.Although racial tension and inequality are still everyday realities, the inherent biases are beginning to shift as new generations are more blended and accepting of others. Gen Z Americans are the largest multiracial cohort to date, and as it’s more common to be more than one race/ethnicity, it becomes more difficult to be racially prejudiced because any given race no longer stands apart from any ...
Risk Management Jun 23, 2017 alcohol fashion & beauty gen z drugs politics ... “slackers” and “punks,” and older generations see Gen Y as being “entitled.” Gen Z will be no different in challenging the status quo, but they have yet to earn a negative perception in the eyes of older generations who are hopeful that they’ll not be as disruptive as the stigmatized Millennials. In fact, brands and businesses have been eagerly awaiting the arrival of Gen Z because they’re eager to move on from the challenges presented in marketing to and working with Gen Y. This may be why society is ...
Hi & Buy Jun 15, 2017 retail apps e-commerce shopping video ... Gen Zs are reimagining online shopping as an entertaining and social experience first and foremost, not just a convenient and practical way to make purchases.Gen Y made waves for being disruptors of myriad industries, from transportation to hospitality to healthcare, and now brands must continue to adapt to new developments as their Gen Z counterparts gain more purchasing power and influence. Although disruption isn’t generally a conscious decision, Zs are nonetheless impacting the ...
Transgender Activists Mar 17, 2015 gen z gender activism civil rights LGBT transgender ... the first President to publicly utter the word “transgender” as he advocated for equality during a January State of the Union address; and the death of transgender teen Leelah Alcorn and her Tumblr suicide plea for people to “fix society” sparked viral discourse. As a fellow member of Gen Z, Leelah has made transgender rights top of mind for teens and heightened their eagerness to take action. Increasingly, Zs are serving as a voice for the transgender community in their efforts to further ...