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(Gender) Role Playing

... romantic dilemmas: with the line between masculine and feminine roles blurring, knowing which person should take the lead (and when) can be a source of stress. As gender norms dissipate, so too, in theory, should the social practices surrounding them, which raises a question that has been lingering since the dawn of feminism: Is chivalry dead? The answer, like many things in Ys’ lives, is not cut-and-dry. Our findings suggest that that while acts of chivalry are alive and well, the concept itself ...

Fempowerment

... , have a radically different mindset. Discourse around feminism has never been more relevant or accessible to young people. The subject is no longer relegated to feminist media outlets (like Bust or Bitch), but rather covered everywhere from BuzzFeed to CNN. Zs are more interested in discussing gender roles at a young age, and they believe that anti-feminism sentiments distance people from the movement towards equality. As such, Zs—girls and boys—are proudly reclaiming feminism and leading the charge ...

Culture Spotlight On South Korea

... An overview of popular culture trends in South Korea.South Korea is experiencing growth and change from all directions as a rapidly developing nation in the East. Young consumers are challenging societal norms with fashion trends, social activism, and a demand for change in traditional news.The Future Is Female: A Feminist Culture Is RisingUntil recently, the term “feminism” has held a highly negative connotation in South Korea, one linked with hatred of men and superiority of women. It’s ...

Purposeful Pop

... . Indian actress Deepika Padukone, considered one of the country’s most influential celebrities, is an advocate for mental health, an issue with which she has personal experience, as well as feminism. Brazilian actor-director Lázaro Ramos is known for opening dialogue about and getting involved in films that focus on race and LGBTQ issues. There are many faces of popular culture that use their role as well known figures to raise the volume on discussion surrounding current causes and issues. Even ...

Mind The Gap

... and girls the same way” is taking off as parents seek to Mind The Gap by instilling in children a keen awareness of gender issues and sensitivity in a mission to further feminism and equality overall.For young adults today, sexism is not a problem exclusive to the female gender but rather is a societal problem that must be acknowledged by both men and women. In recent years, parents of young children have made strides in the destruction of gender limitations and stereotypes through so-called ...

Culture Spotlight On Spain

... of this event, which is of particular importance in a country known for its culture of machismo and male dominance. Cassandra finds that 36% of young adults in Spain feel that in the past year, feminism has become more prevalent in their country and this rises to 45% among Spanish females. Just as young people around the world are leading such efforts, so too are young people in Spain in efforts to challenge long-standing norms in the country.Spain is known for its chauvinistic (or machista ...

Women Today

... they know how: by strengthening themselves, and strengthening their personal bonds and communities, to be better prepared for the challenges ahead. FEMINISM? feminismWomen are at a crossroads in their approach to enduring issues of women’s rights and progress. Eighty-four percent of female respondents say they fully support gender equality, and across the board they acknowledge that there’s still progress to be made: 77% agree that it’s more difficult for women to gain professional respect than it ...

Live, Not Buy: Gen Z Activism

... across major youth movements, including climate change, community/school gun violence, immigration reform, gender equality, and racial injustice. Chanice Lee Chanice Lee is a 17-year-old activist from the U.S and author of the book Young Revolutionary: A Teen’s Guide to Activism. Through her work as a writer and speaker, she advocates for intersectional feminism and the rights of women of color. Tokata Iron Eyes Tokata Iron Eyes was just 12 years old when she became one of the faces of the DAPL ...

Global Movie Trends

... say popular culture in their country has become more inclusive of women/female culture in recent years, with this outlook most pronounced among young people in China (85%), Mexico (78%), the U.S. (78%), Australia (78%), and South Africa (78%). Three in 10 global youth feel that feminism has become more prevalent in their country in the past year. While this is most pronounced in the U.S. (36%) and Spain (36%), young people are looking to movies to help propel change. Global youth crave truly ...