In men, that begins to look like onanistic self-optimization as a means of taking control and a fear-based avoidance of the opposite sex that presents as resentfulness and misogyny. Women are demeaned as mercenary foids (short for “female humanoids,” in looksmaxxer parlance) — better insulted than engaged with.

"The 'unserious' kids are here to stay and will build technologies that could transform the world," Lawal writes.

“It is troubling to see that attitudes towards gender equality are not more positive," said Julia Gillard of King’s College.

Gen Z’s sustainability mindset has fueled a booming thrifting economy, reshaping fashion, resale, and how brands earn loyalty in a slowing market.

With the original wave of Karens, their demanding behavior was often captured on video in the real world and brought to the internet for scorn. Alexis’s idea of a Gen Z Karen seems to flip the script on its head, where the mob drumming up the scorn takes things too far, ultimately becoming the new generation of Karens.

Combs, who's represented celebrities like Emily Ratajkowski and Chris Appleton, has seen a higher rate of prenups in younger generations. For Gen Z, for example, mental health is at the forefront and "the taboo of divorces is long gone," she says.

Anthropic reportedly pushed for stronger ethical and security guardrails while negotiating a $200 million government AI contract. The response from the government was to label the company a “supply chain risk” and award the deal to OpenAI instead. OpenAI accepted the contract without hesitation.

Societal norms change over the years, which is why Gen Z refuses to do these 11 outdated things older generations think are simply good manners.

Parents are joining Generation Zers at every part of the job interview process, a February report from Zety suggests. About 1 in 5 Gen Z respondents told Zety that a parent has reached out to a potential employer or recruiter on their behalf, and 44% said their parents helped them craft a resume or curriculum vitae.

The holiday season is in full swing, but what is considered by many to be the most wonderful time of the year has become a complex maze for marketers. Brands this year are tasked not only with breaking through to cash-strapped consumers, but also ...

Downtown Minneapolis (55401) is the most popular ZIP code for relocation for members of the Gen Z generation, attracting young people with high salaries and affordable housing. A ZIP code in The Villages, Florida, came in at No. 2 likely due to job opportunities in the service industry for eldercare.