#gen z attitude

[nando161mando]

lol okay. Living on the edge of poverty all the time has no effect on mental health

[finnflynn]

not tryna compare tmnt versions again, but i think its cool that rottmnt made splinter unaware of his boys sneaking out to be vigilantes

like 2012 splinter, although reluctant, let his boys out of the sewers and im not sure if he ever knew the kind of danger they were in, but he actively let them fight bad guys. which is fine! those boys were more than capable of handling themselves

but its just that rottmnt splinter never had any plans to let his boys fight (like another post saying something like he raised his boys to be boys and not fighters) and every time he caught them sneaking out he just made the assumption that they were doing normal teenage stuff and not getting their asses beat by warring warrior scientists

idk im just having feelings about rottmnt splinter being inadequate to them as a sensei compared to every other version but is seen as the most relatable dad version of splinter

[valyrfia]

In Max defence, none of drivers ever showed up any support to LGBTQ community besides Lewis and Seb(but I believe they at that point of career where they can say almost everything they want and there nothing to lose). I only remember when Charles said something like “I have gay friends, it’s normal” and call it a day💀 but who knows-never i think would witness Sebastian Vettel become the grid #1 ally when I saw him first in 2013

Yeah I think if you call Max homophobic you have to call 80% of the grid homophobic because no one does it like Seb and Lewis do. I agree that Seb and Lewis have sort of reached a point where they're famous as hell with over 10 world championships under their belts between them and don't really give a fuck what anyone thinks. F1 still races in countries where a driver could face punishment for even wearing a rainbow.

Charles is so funny for that "gay people exist and some of them are my close friends" comment it's so gen z of him to just be unconcerned, but I think that's the extent of allyship we'll see from a lot of grid favourites for a long time just because unfortunately speaking out could damage their careers. I reckon in the next ten/fifteen years though we could see some of them doing a Seb or a Lewis and just slowly not giving a fuck and being a lot more open about supporting LGBTQ+ rights.

[filthforfriends]

I know that we mustn't judge people by the meme pages they follow but couldn't help feel a little weird about damiano following a meme page making misogynistic and fatphobic jokes some of them even homophobic... I usually dont go through anyone's following list but i was trying to find the page of a Japanese artist that Damiano used to share posts onto his story from, a few years ago. I stumbled upon this meme page instead.

No, no. In this house we absolutely judge people by the meme pages they follow. Especially on their public, professionally curated, extremely popular insta.

Anon, I was fully ready to go spelunking for you. I scrolled to the very bottom to see what garbage he liked at age 16 which was totally unnecessary. Because he just recently followed ravidememe! Who posts some stuff like this:

But a whole lot of mainstream misogynistic, toxic, and woefully unoriginal shit like this:

And occasionally something truly abhorrent like a Napalm joke.

Apologies for the google translate. The page is Italian so I’m sure I’m missing a lot of problematic cultural references too. But this one I got:

“Milanese women” = women from Milan. Damiano’s ex of 6 years is from Milan and moved to Rome to be with him.

P.S. I will only respond to claims that this is solely the translations fault if you can give me a thorough explanation for each instance.

[evansbby]

possibly controversial opinion but…

[omi-papus]

Al-Re: The future is now old man!

Al-An: That is wonderful son. Id love to hear all about everything you know about recent technology.

Al-Re: The fuck is a technology?

[arusutomeria]

Hey! I’m Aru!!

This is my first blog post, and I guess I’lol share why I’ve decided to blog!

Basically, I have a severe generalised anxiety disorder, I was diagnosed back in early 2020 but I have suffered my whole life. I would scour the internet for tips and tricks that weren’t just breathing exercises. Yes breathing is important but when the anxiety is THAT debilitating its hard to think about breathing. I never really found anything on the internet that was right for me, something that fit into my life? Something that helped me get out of bed.

I have had lots of therapy and tried and tested so many different tricks to keep anxiety at bay. I think from experience I am knowledgeable about anxiety, obviously I know everyone is different but I wanted to make this blog to share what works for me. Hopefully this might find someone who was in the same position I was a few years ago and helps them.

Also I am by no means perfect I still have anxiety, I still struggle with anxiety everyday so maybe this could turn into a little space for people to share their experiences and tips too!!

I added this photo because…

1) its cute and fits the aesthetic and

2) to tackle your anxiety and get a hold of it is kind of like magic, so have some witchy cats.

This image is from @leopardchic361 on pinterest :)

[dracolizardlars]

Not "I deserve to die" as in "I'm awful and I don't deserve to be alive" but "I deserve to die" as in "Dying is what I want to do and quite frankly I think I deserve to have something go my way one of these days"

[magical-butterflies]

Old people get offended by the weirdest shit ever and then are surprised when the younger generations dgaf

[creative-mk]

Don't Let Others Define Your Happiness: A Guide for Thriving After a Breakup (Especially for Gen Z)

Hey there, champs!

Love is a beautiful thing, but breakups?

Let's just say they're not exactly a walk in the park.

A specific type of relationship is the key to happiness.

But that's just outdated noise!

True happiness comes from within, and while a fulfilling relationship can be amazing, it doesn't define you. Maybe you're going through a breakup yourself, and it feels like your whole world is upside down. That's totally normal. You had a great thing with your girlfriend for four and a half years, and it's okay to feel sad about it ending.

But here's the important part: your happiness doesn't end here!

This is especially important for Gen Z – you amazing folks are facing some serious pressure.

Social media can be a highlight reel of unrealistic perfection, making you feel like you're just not measuring up. Financial stress from student loans and a tough job market doesn't help either.

Plus, let's not forget the whole global pandemic and social unrest thing – yesterday, that can really mess with your future outlook.

Any specific relationship type is the key to happiness is not only outdated but simply untrue.

Important for Gen Z, a generation facing unique pressures.

Understanding the Gen Z Pressure Cooker

The sheds light on some of the challenges faced by Gen Z (born between 1997 and 2012). Social media, while connecting people, can also bombard you with unrealistic portrayals of happiness, leading to feelings of inadequacy. Financial anxieties due to high unemployment rates and student loan burdens add significant stress. Witnessing global events like pandemics and social unrest can create a sense of unease about the future.

Building Your Own Happiness

Despite these challenges, Gen Z is also known for its digital savviness, passion for change, and social activism. Here's how you can focus on building your own happiness, independent of a relationship:

Rediscover Your Passions: Remember the things that excited you before the relationship. Pursue hobbies, take online classes, or volunteer for causes you care about. Learning new skills or reigniting old passions can boost your confidence and self-esteem.

Strengthen Your Support System: Invest in supportive friendships and reconnect with family members who truly understand and value you. Surround yourself with positive influences who will uplift you during this time.

Prioritize Mental Health: Take care of yourself emotionally. Talk to a trusted friend, therapist, or counselor about your feelings after the breakup. Don't be afraid to seek professional help if needed. Prioritizing your mental health is crucial for overall well-being.

Embrace Personal Growth: Use this time to grow as an individual. Travel (if possible), try new things, and challenge yourself. This is an opportunity to become the best version of yourself, ready for whatever the future holds.

Grow, baby, grow! This is your chance to become the best version of yourself. Travel (if you can), try new things, and push yourself outside your comfort zone. This time is for personal growth and getting ready to shine bright in the future!

Finding Love on Your Terms While love can be a wonderful part of life, focusing solely on finding a partner can hinder your personal growth. Love will find you when you're ready and open to it.

Here are some tips for healthy future relationships:

Know Your Worth: Never settle for someone who doesn't respect and value you for who you are. You deserve a partner who supports your dreams and celebrates your individuality.

Communicate Openly: Honest and open communication is the foundation of any healthy relationship. Be clear about your needs and expectations.

Maintain Independence: Don't lose sight of your own goals and interests. Having a fulfilling life outside your relationship is essential.

Remember: Your happiness is in your control. Don't let anyone dictate your worth based on your relationship status. Focus on building a fulfilling life for yourself, and love will find you when the time is right. In the meantime, embrace this time for personal growth and rediscovering what makes you happy.

Additional Resources:

The Trevor Project: https://www.thetrevorproject.org/ (Provides crisis intervention and suicide prevention services to LGBTQ youth)

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 988 (US)

Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741 (US)

This blog post offers additional resources specifically for Gen Z facing mental health challenges. Taking care of yourself is important, and there's no shame in seeking help.

And that's a wrap for my first blog post! Thank you for joining me on this journey, and I hope you'll enjoy it with such more explorations

[that-mifi]

bitches want parents to be more emotionally intelligent and not abusive but then hate on them and actively bash them for reflecting on their feelings and trying to give advice about how to deal with hard feelings of frustration and be adult about it and not lash out at their children (especially at mothers)

[qveenpoppy]

“we watched scary movie”

“oh, you guys are watching, like, old old movies”

i watched a movie from the 50s a few weeks ago, get on my level

[sebscore]

could we get more lando and gzd moments? like them playing more into their marriage rumor and reeking havoc during races like pushing into each other on the track or chasing each other around the paddock, they’d be such a chaos duo😭 i love grids delight💗

SNITCHES GET STITCHES

pairings: f1 grid x driver!reader 

warnings: a collection of gen-z driver moments during the 2023 austria grand prix :) 

author's note: i am so confused about this as well, but just enjoy our lovely gzd being chaotic and just as confused as us! thank you for loving the series, darling!! i appreciate it a lot!!!

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''Okay Y/N, so we have a 5 second penalty for the lap track limits. Keep it clean from now on.'' Marco's voice came through the radio, notifying the driver. 

She loudly sighed, momentarily lifting her hand from the steering wheel to show her frustration. ''What? Who snitched? Lando? Was it Lando? Oh, I bet it was Lando.'' Y/N rambled, glancing at the McLaren driver in her mirrors. 

''Just focus on driving. They're giving a lot of drivers penalties at the moment so don't worry about it too much.'' He brushed it off, not wanting her to get distracted by which driver reported on her breaking the rules. 

Y/N listened to his words and calmed down. ''Understood, Polo.'' She answered, trusting his judgement. 

''Y/N, Sainz told over the radio that you're intimidating him.'' Marco informed her as she pressured Carlos, fighting for the third spot on the podium. 

The driver frowned. ''Well… is the intimidation on the track with us right now?'' She chuckled. 

''Push harder, we have better pace than them.'' Her engineer had laughed himself when the message came in, finding humour in the Ferrari driver's comment to his own team. 

Y/N listened to Marco's instruction and intimidated the car in front of her even more, eventually passing him a few corners later. ''Marco, I passed him so he doesn't feel threatened anymore- aren't I such a good friend?'' She laughed, giving herself a pat on the wrist. 

The commentators and analysts tried hard not to cackle as her radio message was replayed on the broadcast, still wanting to remain their professional attitude. 

''Y/L overtakes Sainz from the inside with a nice message for the Spaniard attached to it- beautiful stuff we are seeing here at the Red Bull Ring.'' Crofty's voice sounded over the replay of said overtake. 

''Charlie, you're in my chair again.'' Y/N walked into the cooldown room, immediately noticing the Monégasque occupying her seat. The situation had also happened in Baku when the three of them made it onto the podium. 

The Ferrari driver glanced behind him, seeing her car number and team logo above his chair. ''Oh, sorry…'' 

He made an advance to switch seats, but she stopped him. ''It's okay- I'm P2 now.'' She teased, sitting down on his original chair. 

''It's been a while since we were on the podium together.'' Max stated, standing up from his seat and grabbing one of the towels that were laid there for them. 

Both Charles and Y/N nodded at him. ''Well, it's been a while since Charles was on the podium with us.'' The youngest corrected the Dutchman, chuckling at the Monégasque's unimpressed face. 

''I'm back.'' He simply smiled. 

While the second and third place drivers were joking around with each other, the RBR driver watched the replay of the race. ''A lot of penalties.'' He noted. 

''I got one.'' Y/N admitted, raising her eyebrow in light annoyance. 

The two men's heads shot up at that. ''Really? Track limits or what?'' Charles asked. 

The young woman nodded. ''Yeah, Mr. Norris ratted me out.'' There was a sarcastic tone to her voice, indicating she was joking and wasn't actually upset with her British friend. 

''Lando? That's funny.'' Charles had always been a fan of Y/N and Lando's friendship, their banter having made many great moments on the paddock and online. 

Max pointed at her. ''You should get revenge.'' He grinned, knowing she most likely already had something in mind. 

He realised he was right once he saw the mischievous smirk on her face. ''You know I will.'' She folded her hands together as if she was a villain in a superhero movie planning a grand scheme. 

''I'm scared for him.'' Charles said, relieved he wasn't a victim of her humorous retaliation. 

''You should be, Charlie.'' 

''YOU TOLD EVERYONE I PEED MYSELF SO HARD DURING THE RACE THAT THERE WAS A HOLE IN MY SUIT?!'' Lando stormed into her motorhome, his eyes widened in disbelief. 

Y/N had a devilish smirk on her face as the McLaren driver walked in, having expected him to waltz in. ''Snitches get stitches.'' 

''Oh, come on! You would have done the same thing!'' He defended his actions. 

''You,'' she pointed at him, ''think I,'' she pointed at herself, ''would have reported on you every time you went over the track limits? I would never, Lando.'' The way in which she was speaking sounded like that is exactly what she would do. 

''And by the way, no one would believe a thing like peeing so hard that there are holes in your clothes- people aren't that gullible.'' She said, brushing the entire thing off. 

Lando rolled his eyes. ''People are believing it! 'Lando peeing' is trending on Twitter already.'' 

Y/N snorted at his words, immediately covering her face as she loudly laughed in his face. ''L-Lan… pee- peeing…'' She couldn't get any words out, finding the situation too funny. 

''Stop laughing, it's not funny!'' Despite his words, Lando had started grinning himself- the sight of his best friend completely losing it being too much for her 'I have to remain serious'-facade. 

''I'm sorry, okay? I didn't think people would take it seriously.'' Y/N was still cackling while delivering her ''apology''. 

The Brit sighed. ''This is gonna haunt me for a while, isn't it?'' 

''I'm afraid so, Rumple.'' 

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[ukrfeminism]

We’ve been chatting for about half an hour when Eloise lowers her voice to a whisper. Until now she’s been confidently talking through the ups and downs of being a 19-year-old woman in a world she finds unsteady. 

She’s annoyed that, on TikTok, the advertisements she gets are keyrings with rape alarms and “stabby kitties” (a cat-shaped metal keychain with pointed ears sharp enough to cause damage), feels that modern feminism sometimes goes a bit too far, but having grown up in the age of nudes, she doesn’t really trust men. Which is unsurprising considering the story she tells me next.

“So a boy I know was asking a girl at his school for nudes,” she says, quietly. “And then when she refused, he threatened to rape her.” The boy was 14 and had recently posted an Andrew Tate video to his Instagram page, which was Eloise’s first encounter with the online influencer. 

“It said stuff like how women are your property and that it doesn’t matter if women say they’ve been sexually assaulted; if you’re with them that’s your right. I didn’t like it,” she adds.

Tate has made several appearances in the headlines this week. On Tuesday, a Romanian court rejected his appeal to ease the ban on him leaving the country as a legal case against him – in which he’s charged with human trafficking, rape and forming a criminal gang to sexually exploit women – continues. He denies all charges against him. The following day, Ipsos polling for King’s College London’s Policy Institute and the Global Institute for Women’s Leadership found that one in five men aged 16-29 who have heard of Andrew Tate have a positive view of him.

Separately – or, arguably, perhaps not – another survey published in the same week underpinned a renewed focus on the attitudes and beliefs of Generation Z, this time from the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS). The research asked just over 3,000 adults of varying ages – 50.6 per cent of whom were female – about their understanding of rape and serious sexual offences, and the law on consent, and drew troubling conclusions.

Overall, 74 per cent of people surveyed understood that it can still be rape if a victim doesn’t resist or fight back, but the number fell to just over half (53 per cent) of 18-24-year-olds who had the same understanding. Less than half of respondents from this age group recognised that victims might not report a sexual offence to police immediately, that being in a relationship or marriage doesn’t mean consent can be assumed, or that if a man has been drinking or taking drugs, he’s still responsible if he rapes someone. More than 70 per cent of over-65s recognised that even if no physical force is involved a person might not be free or able to consent to sex, compared to just 40 per cent of young people.

Previous generations have become used to hearing that rape myths and misconceptions continue to persist, but that’s precisely why this week’s grim trinity of headlines stings. “There tends to be a public assumption that things are generally always getting better,” says author and feminist campaigner Laura Bates. “Actually, views like these are incredibly widespread among young people.” 

Bates regularly works with schools, talking to pupils who often tell her that “rape is a compliment”, that “it’s not rape if she likes it” or, “it’s your boyfriend, you have to have sex with him”.

She adds: “Attitude surveys have to be taken seriously because they are a real red flag that we’re going backwards – we’re seeing much more extreme and concerning misogynistic attitudes among the youngest generations than we are among the oldest. We have to face up to that and ask, why is that happening?”

Gen Z has never been neatly contained. Growing up as the first digital natives in the chokehold of crisis – climate, Covid, cost of living – has seen them praised for their social awareness, but disenfranchised and forgotten by politics. Their extremely online nature has given them unprecedented access to the world and other people – but, of course, that’s a double-edged sword.

“The internet has made everyone’s voices louder, but that means the most misogynistic people in the world are heard more too,” says Niya Clement-Hickson, a 26-year-old marketing designer from London. He says his generation has been “kind of ruined” by social media.

“You’d be surprised at just how many people around my age will argue that Andrew Tate is not as bad as he seems.”

When I spend an hour talking to 16-year-old Tate fan Manus from Ohio on TikTok, he says exactly that. He’s relatively timid and seems unsure of what he thinks at times, but came across Tate aged 12, being drawn to his motivational speeches, humour, and attitude towards making money. “[Tate] kinda showed me how people really are in reality,” he says. On Tate’s assertions that women are the property of men, he says those beliefs are simply from the Bible (though Manus himself is Muslim).

He maintains he’s never seen Tate speak violently about women, and when I send him leaked voicenote recordings of Tate saying that he enjoyed raping a woman, Manus is certain it’s fake “probably to make him look bad”. I ask for his views on feminism and he responds that feminists now want “superiority” and “more rights”. What rights exactly? “More rights in general,” he says, vaguely.

This opinion is not a rarity – there’s a pervasive idea circling comments sections and pub corners that the pendulum has “swung too far”. “Some of us warned that when you continue to suppress their identity by telling young boys that they are inherently toxic, they’ll start acting irrational,” one comment under an Andrew Tate post this week read. But it’s not just boys who hold this idea. Early last year, a survey from Ipsos UK and the Global Institute for Women’s Leadership at King’s College London echoed this and some of Eloise’s views that feminism has gone too far. They found that 52 per cent of Gen Z and 53 per cent of millennials believe that we’re now discriminating against men. Less than half of Gen Z respondents said they defined themselves as a feminist.

Was it coincidence then, to see that shortly after the research was published in March 2023, the year of the girl was in full swing? A persistently pink summer was punctuated with girl dinners, #tradwives – modern women who believe in traditional gender roles – and stay-at-home girlfriends sharing their daily rituals on news feeds. New York magazine’s The Cut declared it “Woman in Retrograde” as the year came to a close; a cluster of reactionary elements to a significant demise of mainstream feminism.

This shift back to traditional behaviours is also present in younger men, says Niya. “A lot of guys feel that their role is all about providing money, being a protector. But they feel they deserve to get something out of the interaction. They just can’t deal with being told no.”

In terms of consent, does he hear attitudes that put women in danger? “Absolutely,” he replies. Niya didn’t learn about consent in school – “I don’t think it was ever talked about beyond ‘don’t have sex until you’re old enough’” – and thinks this is quite common for men of his age. For Maya, who’s 24 and neurodivergent, the line of consent is difficult to pinpoint and somewhat shaped by social media. There’s a “disconnect” from what she really wants – and is able to articulate – in the moment.

“I think that we do have less and less sex and more and more porn,” Niya adds. “And I think that once porn is your main and in some cases, only engagement with sex and women, then that is going to completely screw up how you see sex.”

Do all roads lead to porn? Probably. Clare McGlynn, who is a professor of law with particular expertise in sexual violence and online abuse, says: “We know that algorithms promote more extreme content, more hate – and many, many younger people, men and women, are getting this. Millions of people, as we speak, are watching mainstream online pornography that is racist, sexist, misogynist and violent in its content. Of course, it’s shaping attitudes and lives.”

“There’s certainly a pressure on young boys and men, for example, to be taking and sharing nudes – they’re part of a culture that is encouraging them to,” McGlynn explains. During a study, she looked at what material was presented on the homepage of popular sites – she found landing pages which were filled with sexually violent material. “So it’s also not them even actively choosing that material; we’re part of a culture that is grooming young men, teaching them expectations around sex – and asking them to accept and normalise it.”

What appears clear from the survey conducted by the CPS is a dangerous lack of understanding of what constitutes a crime. “I do lectures on criminal law and I’ve had students come up to me afterwards and say that they didn’t know they had been sexually assaulted or raped,” McGlynn adds.

Laura Bates says that we’re in the midst of a “crisis of sexual violence among young people”. 

“Deeply misogynistic misinformation is being spread to young people online at a rate that most people just have absolutely no idea about,” she says. “And there is a massive knock-on effect.

“Some will look at these surveys and go, well, what does attitude matter? But you have to draw a connection between these really worrying attitudes about rape and the fact that nearly 80 per cent of young people told Ofsted inspectors recently that sexual assault is normal and common in their friendship groups.”

So what can be done? More responsibility and accountability from social media companies, says Bates. Tate’s content – some of which reportedly shows him attempting to beat a woman with a belt; she later hides behind a locked door – has been viewed more than 11 billion times on TikTok, she says, adding: “That’s more than the population of the planet.” Last year, advocacy group HOPE found that more 16-17-year-old boys had watched Tate’s content than had heard of Rishi Sunak. “I think it’s really important that the government supports high quality, age-appropriate sex and relationships education,” she adds. 

Actively listening to and engaging with boys – as seen in initiatives like the state of New York’s Starting the Conversation campaign – is also important. Boys must have a safe and judgement-free environment to express themselves: the more their experiences of rape culture are internalised, the more difficult they are to see.

The Online Safety Bill, which was enacted in October last year, she says, was a missed opportunity for change. While it asks for more transparency on social media platforms and imposes sanctions for those not following the act, along with criminalising cyberflashing and sending unsolicited nude images, “it went 250 pages without mentioning women and girls once, until campaigners changed that”, Bates says.

“It’s so much more effective to focus on prevention of radicalisation than trying to unpick it once it’s happened,” she says. “Young people really are prepared to listen and prepared to change their minds, it’s just a shame this isn’t happening in every school.”

“It does make me worried about how safe the world is going to be,” says Eloise, who will begin her twenties in the summer. “What if people really start thinking that women are property again?” Then, she’s quiet again. “I really hope it can change.”

[andreablog2]

Those people who are like 22 and act like they’ve been on a life journey because when they were 19 they went to over the top college parties where they mostly drank but now they are like …drinking out of metal water bottles , walking for fun and journaling…who’s going to tell them they could have been doing both the whole time. I hate this attitude amongst some post grad gen z who act so evolved for not drinking anymore and living soft lives. I feel like performing a soft life in your early 20s is the same as performing a crazy party life in college like it’s founded in this kind of suburban social competition logic.