Isabel Brown joins Chris Williamson to discuss the surprising conservative shift among Gen Z. They explore the rise of 'looksmaxxing' culture, the female mental health crisis, changing attitudes toward marriage and motherhood, and whether young people are rejecting the sexual revolution. Brown argues that Gen Z is increasingly embracing traditional values, questioning mainstream narratives around empowerment and family life.
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Gen Z is embracing traditional values00:58:19
Brown argues that Gen Z is increasingly rejecting progressive social norms and returning to traditional values around marriage, family, and gender roles.
Brown describes the growing trend of 'looksmaxxing' among young women, a practice once associated mainly with men, focused on optimizing physical appearance through various means.
The hidden costs of antidepressants in the female mental health crisis00:10:42
Brown discusses the soaring rates of mental health issues among young women and questions whether the widespread prescription of antidepressants is addressing root causes or creating new problems.
Brown contends that many Gen Z women are beginning to question whether the sexual revolution's promise of liberation has actually delivered empowerment or left them feeling used.