#youth-culture
#youth-culture

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Clubbing in Virtual Reality

VR clubbing combines virtual reality technology with music and social interaction, drawing young people into immersive dance experiences.

The phenomenon has gained traction amid COVID lockdowns, transforming social gatherings in digital spaces.

NYC parents

This Pop-Up Museum Is All About the Teenage Experience - Washingtonian

The Museum of Contemporary American Teenagers showcases youth culture, created and led by teens, at the Smithsonian Folklife Festival.

UX design

fromMedium

5 days ago

Control the algorithm, AI-generated users, ignoring character limits

Algorithmic feeds must prioritize user experience for the well-being of users.

Gen Z fashionistas bashed for 'boring, corny uniform' and lack of personal style: 'Not the NYC I grew up in'

Gen Z fashion in NYC is criticized for its conformity, with many adopting a similar style that lacks individuality.

fromWho What Wear

Olivia! Addison! Sabrina! Gen Z's New Infatuation With Barely-There Bottoms

Gen Z embraces a bold fashion statement with micro bottoms, challenging norms and showcasing playful irony through their unique style choices.

France politics

French Expression of the Day: Etre en PLS

'En PLS' is a slang term that humorously exaggerates feelings of exhaustion or disappointment.

fromNew York Post

Gen Z fashionistas bashed for 'boring, corny uniform' and lack of personal style: 'Not the NYC I grew up in'

Gen Z fashion in NYC is criticized for its conformity, with many adopting a similar style that lacks individuality.

fromWho What Wear

Olivia! Addison! Sabrina! Gen Z's New Infatuation With Barely-There Bottoms

Gen Z embraces a bold fashion statement with micro bottoms, challenging norms and showcasing playful irony through their unique style choices.

France politics

French Expression of the Day: Etre en PLS

'En PLS' is a slang term that humorously exaggerates feelings of exhaustion or disappointment.

more#gen-z

#teen-slang

fromThe Local Germany

3 days ago

Germany news

How well do you know these German teen slang expressions?

Keeping up with teen slang in Germany is essential for understanding the culture.

Germany's 'Youth Word of the Year' features primarily loan words, particularly from English.

fromTODAY.com

Gadgets

Want to be hella groovy? Just follow our teen slang guide and you'll be the bomb!

Understanding teen slang can help you connect better with your teens.

fromThe Local Germany

3 days ago

Germany news

How well do you know these German teen slang expressions?

Keeping up with teen slang in Germany is essential for understanding the culture.

Germany's 'Youth Word of the Year' features primarily loan words, particularly from English.

fromTODAY.com

Gadgets

Want to be hella groovy? Just follow our teen slang guide and you'll be the bomb!

Understanding teen slang can help you connect better with your teens.

Miami GP showcases F1's youth movement, American popularity

Formula 1 thrives on youth and speed, as evidenced by fan adoration for younger drivers at events like the Miami Grand Prix.

fromBuzzFeed

SF parents

Despite His Huge Earnings, Finn Wolfhard Moved Home With His Family After "Stranger Things"

Finn and several young celebrities choose to live at home for family support amid fame.

Miami Marlins

fromESPN.com

5 days ago

Miami GP showcases F1's youth movement, American popularity

Formula 1 thrives on youth and speed, as evidenced by fan adoration for younger drivers at events like the Miami Grand Prix.

fromBuzzFeed

SF parents

Despite His Huge Earnings, Finn Wolfhard Moved Home With His Family After "Stranger Things"

Finn and several young celebrities choose to live at home for family support amid fame.

more#celebrities

fromenglish.elpais.com

fromCulture: An Owner's Manual

Fashion & style

How emos survived their sadness: The ashes of an extinct urban tribe on the verge of resurrection

9/11 inspired Gerard Way to form My Chemical Romance, a band that shaped the emo genre and resonated deeply with teenagers.

#alternative-music

Media industry

The Age of the Double Sell-Out

Youth culture evolved from resisting commerce to embracing it, changing the perception of 'selling out' over the decades.

Portland food

fromLos Angeles Times

fromCulture: An Owner's Manual

Lollapalooza oral history book retraces the festival's wild, revolutionary roots

Lollapalooza transformed alternative music culture and youth identity from 1991, impacting fashion, activism, and launching several successful music festivals.

Media industry

The Age of the Double Sell-Out

Youth culture evolved from resisting commerce to embracing it, changing the perception of 'selling out' over the decades.

Portland food

fromLos Angeles Times

Lollapalooza oral history book retraces the festival's wild, revolutionary roots

Lollapalooza transformed alternative music culture and youth identity from 1991, impacting fashion, activism, and launching several successful music festivals.

more#alternative-music

NYC parents

fromwww.nytimes.com

NYC Joins National Effort to Ban Cellphone Use in Schools

New York schools will ban smartphone use during school hours to combat distractions and social media addiction.

'Boys aren't growing up in a vacuum. They hear what their fathers say about women': how to rescue teenage boys from the manosphere

Netflix's Adolescence highlights the dangers of misogynistic content shaping young males, urging proactive intervention from parents and educators.

fromScary Mommy

Parenting

Mom Shares Red Pill Lingo She Heard Her Tween Repeating At Home

The Netflix series 'Adolescence' has sparked discussions about the concept of 'redpilling' among youth.

Parents need to stay aware of the subtle language shifts in their children's conversations influenced by media.

Media industry

'Boys aren't growing up in a vacuum. They hear what their fathers say about women': how to rescue teenage boys from the manosphere

Netflix's Adolescence highlights the dangers of misogynistic content shaping young males, urging proactive intervention from parents and educators.

fromScary Mommy

Parenting

Mom Shares Red Pill Lingo She Heard Her Tween Repeating At Home

The Netflix series 'Adolescence' has sparked discussions about the concept of 'redpilling' among youth.

Parents need to stay aware of the subtle language shifts in their children's conversations influenced by media.

more#media-influence

fromenglish.elpais.com

Social media marketing

Sexting among the younger generations reflects their countries' traditional morals

Sexting behavior among young adults varies culturally, with significant differences in frequency and attitudes across Spain, Mexico, and Colombia.

Mental health

fromPsychology Today

The Dangerous Rise of Sexual Strangulation Among Teens

The phrase 'choking is the new hickey' highlights the normalization and glamorization of sexual strangulation among youth.

Opinion | We Underestimate the Manosphere at Our Peril

There is a concerning rise in male supremacy content rapidly reaching young men through social media algorithms.

Social media marketing

fromFlowingData

Teens noting negative effects on people their age

Nearly half of teens believe social media negatively impacts mental health, though most still see value in connectivity.

The perception of social media's impact on mental health is worsening among teens.

fromThe Drum

London startup

Marketers v the manosphere. Brands should help fight Gen Alpha misogyny crisis

Misogyny among boys highlights the urgent need for the ad industry to positively influence young men's identities through representation.

Marketing tech

fromwww.nytimes.com

Opinion | We Underestimate the Manosphere at Our Peril

There is a concerning rise in male supremacy content rapidly reaching young men through social media algorithms.

Social media marketing

fromFlowingData

Teens noting negative effects on people their age

Nearly half of teens believe social media negatively impacts mental health, though most still see value in connectivity.

The perception of social media's impact on mental health is worsening among teens.

fromThe Drum

London startup

Marketers v the manosphere. Brands should help fight Gen Alpha misogyny crisis

Misogyny among boys highlights the urgent need for the ad industry to positively influence young men's identities through representation.

Online gambling on the rise among high school students

Online poker has become a popular and engaging trend among high school students, often leading to significant social and financial consequences.

#far-right

Women in technology

There were no warning signs': what happens when your partner falls into the manosphere'?

Samantha's relationship revealed a troubling shift from perceived progressiveness to misogynistic beliefs influenced by the manosphere.

Right-wing politics

It's really crude': concern over mix of misogyny and Franco nostalgia among Spanish teens

Young men's depictions of masculinity are increasingly influenced by far-right political views and nostalgia for the Franco dictatorship.

Women in technology

There were no warning signs': what happens when your partner falls into the manosphere'?

Samantha's relationship revealed a troubling shift from perceived progressiveness to misogynistic beliefs influenced by the manosphere.

Right-wing politics

It's really crude': concern over mix of misogyny and Franco nostalgia among Spanish teens

Young men's depictions of masculinity are increasingly influenced by far-right political views and nostalgia for the Franco dictatorship.

more#far-right

fromA Philosopher's Blog

philosophy

The Walkman & Prophecies of Doom

The Walkman reminds us that technological innovations often provoke unfounded fears about youth and society.

#nostalgia

fromDefector

Media industry

The Case For A New MTV | Defector

The decline of physical media and traditional music platforms has left a void in music discovery that current streaming practices fail to fill.

fromstupidDOPE

Design

Doublet's SS25 Collection Reimagines High School Fashion with a Playful Edge | stupidDOPE

Doublet's Spring/Summer 2025 collection reimagines high school fashion through humor and rebellion.

fromDefector

Media industry

The Case For A New MTV | Defector

The decline of physical media and traditional music platforms has left a void in music discovery that current streaming practices fail to fill.

fromstupidDOPE

Design

Doublet's SS25 Collection Reimagines High School Fashion with a Playful Edge | stupidDOPE

Doublet's Spring/Summer 2025 collection reimagines high school fashion through humor and rebellion.

Fashion & style

Vans Brings the Old Skool to Fortnite with Exclusive Kicks Drop and Real-World Style Crossover | stupidDOPE

Vans is stepping into digital culture by collaborating with Fortnite, offering virtual sneakers that resonate with music and skate culture.

fromKqed

Arts

San Francisco's UN Skate Plaza to Expand | KQED

San Francisco embraces skating culture with the UN Skateboard Plaza, while also facing controversies surrounding skateboarding events.

fromstupidDOPE

Fashion & style

Vans Brings the Old Skool to Fortnite with Exclusive Kicks Drop and Real-World Style Crossover | stupidDOPE

Vans is stepping into digital culture by collaborating with Fortnite, offering virtual sneakers that resonate with music and skate culture.

fromKqed

Arts

San Francisco's UN Skate Plaza to Expand | KQED

San Francisco embraces skating culture with the UN Skateboard Plaza, while also facing controversies surrounding skateboarding events.

more#skateboarding

fromThe New Yorker

NYC music

The Evolution of a Folk-Punk Hero

Patrick Schneeweis (Pat the Bunny) became a voice for a niche community, expressing the struggles and cynicism of youth through anarchist punk folk music.

Left-wing politics

fromNew York Post

How did young people go so wrong they cheer killers and rapists of Hamas?

Young Americans increasingly side with perpetrators over victims in the context of recent violence in Israel.

#online-safety

UK news

fromwww.standard.co.uk

fromwww.independent.co.uk

Don't miss warning signs on TV drama Adolescence,' anti-terror police tell parents

Parents are urged to monitor children's online behavior to prevent radicalization.

The Netflix show 'Adolescence' highlights real-world issues of youth and incel culture.

London startup

Regulation and technology can help combat spread of online misogyny, expert says

The Independent focuses on presenting factual news on critical issues without paywalls, enabling broader access to journalism.

UK news

fromwww.standard.co.uk

fromwww.independent.co.uk

Don't miss warning signs on TV drama Adolescence,' anti-terror police tell parents

Parents are urged to monitor children's online behavior to prevent radicalization.

The Netflix show 'Adolescence' highlights real-world issues of youth and incel culture.

London startup

Regulation and technology can help combat spread of online misogyny, expert says

The Independent focuses on presenting factual news on critical issues without paywalls, enabling broader access to journalism.

more#online-safety

fromKALTBLUT Magazine

Offline - KALTBLUT Magazine

RE2MC merges authenticity, individuality, and sustainability in streetwear as a response to modern fashion demands.

Parenting

The Adolescence alarm: If there's a problem with boys' behaviour, it's because of us'

The Netflix series 'Adolescence' illuminates the alarming impact of online culture on youth, particularly adolescent boys' vulnerabilities to misogynistic influences.

Horsegirl: Phonetics On and On

Horsegirl's second album explores themes of transition and identity through experimental lyrics and non-traditional song structures.

fromThe Washington Post

NYC music

Acclaimed pop-rock band Horsegirl shifts into next phase of music and life

Horsegirl showcases growth in their new album 'Phonetics On and On' by embracing minimalism and reflecting on their life changes post-high school.

Music

Sharp Pins: Radio DDR

Sharp Pins' Radio DDR infuses nostalgia of youth into power pop, featuring vibrant emotions and urgency in songwriting.

SF music

Horsegirl: Phonetics On and On

Horsegirl's second album explores themes of transition and identity through experimental lyrics and non-traditional song structures.

fromThe Washington Post

NYC music

Acclaimed pop-rock band Horsegirl shifts into next phase of music and life

Horsegirl showcases growth in their new album 'Phonetics On and On' by embracing minimalism and reflecting on their life changes post-high school.

Music

Sharp Pins: Radio DDR

Sharp Pins' Radio DDR infuses nostalgia of youth into power pop, featuring vibrant emotions and urgency in songwriting.

'Bodies Like Greek Statues': Steroids Are Everywhere

Young Australians are increasingly using steroids for aesthetic purposes, influenced by social media and the normalization of steroid use.

#adolescence

fromVulture

Parenting

Will There Be An Adolescence Season 2?

Adolescence explores the pressures youth face today and raises the possibility of extending the mini-series into a multi-season show.

Parenting

Donal Lynch on Adolescence: 'Owen Cooper mixes bravado and pain in the greatest acting by a child since Anna Paquin in The Piano'

Adolescence is often misrepresented in media as more mature than it is.

fromVulture

Parenting

Will There Be An Adolescence Season 2?

Adolescence explores the pressures youth face today and raises the possibility of extending the mini-series into a multi-season show.

Parenting

Donal Lynch on Adolescence: 'Owen Cooper mixes bravado and pain in the greatest acting by a child since Anna Paquin in The Piano'

Adolescence is often misrepresented in media as more mature than it is.

more#adolescence

#slang

Parenting

I may be a pan-cultural youth vampire, but I think I'll leave gen Z to their slang | Barbara Ellen

Generational slang reflects both youthful identity and the risk of appropriation by older generations.

8 years ago

France news

Verlan: France's backwards language you need to learn

Verlan, a French slang, involves pronouncing syllables back-to-front and is popular with younger generations.

Parenting

I may be a pan-cultural youth vampire, but I think I'll leave gen Z to their slang | Barbara Ellen

Generational slang reflects both youthful identity and the risk of appropriation by older generations.

8 years ago

France news

Verlan: France's backwards language you need to learn

Verlan, a French slang, involves pronouncing syllables back-to-front and is popular with younger generations.

Are You Prepared to Grow Older?

Aging gracefully involves accepting and embracing the physical changes as a natural part of life, rather than constantly seeking youthfulness.

Mental health

Many young people find safety in the soothing world of ASMR imagine if we could give them that in the real world | Emma Beddington

ASMR videos serve as a comforting substitute for physical touch and connection, especially among young viewers.

Flamboyance, creativity, club culture and no smart phones: why the 1980s are all the rage again

The 1980s, often blamed for societal issues, also sparked a positive culture of creativity and style celebrated in current exhibitions.

Privacy technologies

fromArs Technica

"It's not actually you": Teens cope while adults debate harms of fake nudes

Teens recognize deepfake nudes as abusive and harmful to victims.

There's a growing consensus against the normalization of deepfake nudes among youth.

fromAnOther

What Does Beauty Look Like in the Age of Trump?

A modern representation of conservatism is epitomized by Anna Claire Howland, illustrating cultural shifts in the political landscape through personal imagery.

Independent films

The Most Exciting Beats in Underground Rap Can Be Traced Back to Chicago's Heyday

Producers deeply examine past influences to create innovative beats in modern rap.

The Chicago street rap sound inspires a new generation of artists and listeners.

NYC parents

fromThe Nation

The "Teenage Dream" in an Era of Isolation

Today's teens are experiencing significant loneliness and a lack of social interaction, contrasting sharply with previous generations' experiences.

NYC music

fromwww.amny.com

amBroadway | Romeo + Juliet' draws in huge youth audience, finalists picked for Dolly Parton musical casting contest and more | amNewYork

The new Broadway production of 'Romeo + Juliet' was a financial success and attracted a notably young audience demographic.

Miscellaneous

My teenage child keeps asking for expensive clothes and shoes - how do I teach him the value of money?

Teaching children about money management begins when they express desires for expensive items.

France politics

Young people no longer peel much': what's behind the French frozen chip boom?

Frozen chips are experiencing a significant rise in popularity in France, particularly among the younger generation.

fromBustle

Black Lives Matter

Olivia Rodrigo Wore A Sexy LBD & Went Pantless In A New Campaign

Olivia Rodrigo brilliantly blends early 2000s punk-rock with modern femininity in her striking fashion choices.

#adaptation

Writing

I've Never Wanted Anyone More review Goethe's Werther remade as charming contempo romcom

The film, a modern adaptation of Goethe's The Sorrows of Young Werther, highlights contemporary youth dilemmas while echoing themes of love and longing.

Writing

The Rules of Attraction: a surprisingly poignant Bret Easton Ellis adaptation

The Rules of Attraction explores the dark, superficial lives of overprivileged college students, revealing their emotional disconnection and moral emptiness.

Writing

I've Never Wanted Anyone More review Goethe's Werther remade as charming contempo romcom

The film, a modern adaptation of Goethe's The Sorrows of Young Werther, highlights contemporary youth dilemmas while echoing themes of love and longing.

Writing

The Rules of Attraction: a surprisingly poignant Bret Easton Ellis adaptation

The Rules of Attraction explores the dark, superficial lives of overprivileged college students, revealing their emotional disconnection and moral emptiness.

more#adaptation

fromPolygon

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Video games

After a gloriously chaotic season 1, I can't wait to see the drama XO, Kitty season 2 has in store

XO, Kitty merges hilariously over-the-top teen drama with a chaste presentation, creating a unique viewing experience.