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the most important invention of my lifetime? GPS!

Daily writing promptThe most important invention in your lifetime is…View all responses It’s a little unconventional but I would argue Google Maps. Sometimes, I watch shows created in pre-iPhone times and am dumbfounded on how they traveled long distances without an easy-to-understand map. Maybe it’s because I was never taught to learn how to read a physical map, but it seems so annoying to have…

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HBCUs and respectability politics

Although many may not be aware, most of the fashion and cultural trends that dominate our culture are pioneered by black people. Styles like extravagant acrylic nails, hoop earrings, sneaker culture, baggy clothing all began or were popularized by the black community in the 20th century. These styles were often deemed ‘ghetto’ or distasteful until white celebrities brought them to the mainstream.…

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I’m so sick of running as fast as I can Wonderin' if I'd get there quicker if I was a man

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in the name of tradition?

Don’t Cut the Edge off Traditions are often seen as a way to preserve the memories and the feelings of the generations before us. In a way, to keep their spirit. This can be harmless, like the cookie recipe you use, or end up causing wars, like the enduring rivalry between the US and Russia. I think that people rely too much on the opinions of others. Society has a component of shame, where…

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Pan Am building

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my style icon: seth cohen

Replicating The O.C. Fashion The O.C. has been well established as an essential teen drama show. And, while we still talk about the fashion included, Summer and Marissa are often the ones focused on. In this post, I want to focus on my style icon: Seth Cohen. Seth is an awkward but angsty teenager living in Orange County, California. He’s bullied by the other preppy, popular kids. He values…

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cameron frye: the true protagonist of ferris bueller's day off

Ferris Bueller’s Day Off is widely regarded as an iconic film that captured the essence of teen years in the 1980s. I first watched it in the 7th grade and was quickly enthralled with the character’s freedom and rebellious attitudes. Even then, I recognized that Cameron Frye, not Ferris Bueller, was the main character and protagonist of the story. The movie starts with a first person…

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no rich man goes to heaven?

In recognition of recent conversations relating to wealth inequality, monopolies, and health insurance inequity, I want to discuss the intersections of this discourse with religion, namely Christianity.  In the King James Version of the Bible, Jesus says  “I tell you the truth, it is very hard for a rich person to enter the Kingdom of Heaven. I’ll say it again—it is easier for a camel to go…

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no cuz im obsessed with this pic

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Current Obsession: 60s eye makeup 💄🐈‍⬛🪄👜📿👢

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so lucky!

look at what i found at the thrift😭

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modern things i think the kennedys would like from my tiktok!!!!!!

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Jackie Kennedy

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At school, a lot of my classmates admit that they’re ashamed to be part of this generation. To which, I ask why? They argue that we’re too sensitive, that we’re destroying traditional norms, and are a more conceited and overall negative group. It can be argued that every generation is, to some extent, similar. It’s just the environment and social norms that have changed. I’m not the biggest fan of change, but it’s necessary to acknowledge the progress our society has experienced within the past 60 years or so. I’ll highlight some common arguments I've heard. 

Families/women were better in the past

Yes, because they didn’t have a choice other than to be dedicated to their husbands and children! Before the 70s, many women didn’t have rights to divorce abusive husbands, get credit cards, or own mortgages. Yet, people will still argue it was a better time because a family could have bought a single family home on one income. I will concede to that specific argument, but I think that people are blaming the wrong group of people here. How is it women’s and feminism’s fault that capitalism is exploiting workers and refusing to protect them by raising minimum wage to match inflation’s levels, etc. Women today are more successful than ever, maybe even more than men. Therefore, a lot of people are bent on tearing them down. We have to stop looking at the past with rose-colored glasses—it really wasn’t all that great back then.

People are too sensitive

Are we forgetting that people in the 50s/60s/70s were crying and burning buildings because a person of a different skin color dared to sit next to them or use the same bathroom as them? Some issues that Gen Z fixtates on are futile and unnecessary. But that’s why they shouldn’t be given attention. People in past generations also had stupid ideas. There’s a reason why people don’t remember them now: because they understood  and thought nothing of them. When you constantly push a small group’s radical ideas on everyone through fear tactics, of course people will overdramatize and feel attacked.

They’re terrible employees

For not following anarchic rules that are used to exploit them with no benefits? Most of gen z understands the balance between work and life. Corporate office jobs that expect you to work without overtime, go above and beyond when you’re not being promoted like your parents did, expect bachelors degrees for minimum wage jobs deserve to be given the same energy they give their employees. 

Addicted to tech

Who created tech to be addictive? Boomers, Gen X, and Millennials. People wouldn’t need to be on their phones 24/7 as a job if our society cared more about guaranteeing basic living conditions for everyone.

To conclude, this generation does have problems but people make it seem like we’re about to destroy society. Problems will always exist. It’s not something new to have disagreements about beliefs and morals.

Let me know what you think below!