A Generation on the Edge
I’ll say it but I know most of us think the same — I’m worried, I’m Angry & most importantly I’m Irritated.
Not because the world is changing — that’s inevitable.
I’m worried about how it’s changing & Evolving, especially from the hands of Gen Z.
There’s a silent cultural erosion happening around us. It’s not a war with tanks or Jets nor it is fought on the Battleground -it’s a baseless war fought with selfies, reels, and hashtags & the Ultimate prize of war here is Delusional Fame & a sense of achievement which is nor the reality & nor the Achievement. And the more I watch, the more I wonder:
Is Gen Z a blessing, or are they destroying Indian values in the name of freedom and fame? & Suddenly I’ m thinking this is the mere reality now more than a thought.
India We Grew Up In — And What’s Being Forgotten & Lost
I come from a generation where values mattered.
Touching elders’ feet wasn’t cringe — it was respect, it was raw Emotions & Love.
Festivals weren’t Just photoshoots for seeking attention being relevant — they were rituals, stories, emotions & most importantly our celebrated Culture.
Wearing a saree didn’t need a #Tradition #Indian #Festival Vibe hashtags” — it was a respect & Traditional respect to our culture. It was just Us it was our identity as INDIANS that was reason, we were different. & what’s here I’m saying is in the words ‘We Were’.
But these days everything sacred Just feels like it’s up for sale — Just for clout.
“Bold” or Just Bare? Nudeness for Fame?
Let’s talk about the elephant in the room maybe we all are what should I say Victim or witness to it — nudity disguised as empowerment.
Instagram and social media platforms are flooded with influencers from Gen Z bartering modesty for virality. Clothes shrink, captions grow — and it’s all under the tag of being “confident” or “expressive.” & What not we all know how to get the views isn’t it. Is this the fame & Talent we are showing to get likes.
The Question arises? Is this really a talent ? Dancing & Doing things in each frame could be perfect but when the Skin foreshadow the talent we know what the real talent for the person means.
But if everything is exposed, what’s left to express?
Real empowerment isn’t about less clothing — it’s about more character.
Fame > Values: The Monetization Mindset
Gen Z isn’t just living — they’re constantly promoting.
A generation raised on follower counts and validation loops now sees life through the lens of what can be monetized.
- Relationships become content.
- Traditions become aesthetic.
- And even grief becomes a chance to go viral.
The tragedy is that substance is dying in the rush for spotlight.
Culture as Costume: The Deep Disconnect
Wearing a bindi on a beach, doing a Diwali reel in a bralette, or mixing mantras with club beats — this is not embracing culture, it’s borrowing it for aesthetic effect.
Gen Z dips into Indian culture when it’s trending — and discards it when it’s inconvenient or not “cool.”
It’s not about culture anymore. It’s about content.
I See People more filming our Heritage sites, Temples rather than worshipping, Who can forget the Achievement reels of Kedarnath, Kinnaur kailash & all of our ancient Temples. But the question is Why?
Isn’t It dis respectful?? Is It? In my opinion It is, Think again
Some Facts & Data
- According to a 2024 YouGov survey, 42% of Indian Gen Zs feel disconnected from traditional Indian values.
- 68% prefer western-style celebrations over traditional festivals like Holi or Raksha Bandhan.
- Gen Z spends an average of 4.2 hours a day on social media, consuming largely western content.
When the West Is Embracing Indian Culture, Why Is Gen Z Rejecting It?
Here’s the irony no one talks about:
- Hollywood stars are doing yoga.
- Global CEOs are embracing Ayurveda and Indian vegetarianism.
- European wellness brands are rebranding Panchakarma as luxury detox.
- The West is chanting “Namaste” while Gen Z calls it outdated.
The very culture being exported worldwide as wisdom is being rejected at home as “backward.”
How can we expect the world to respect Indian heritage if our own youth sees it as baggage?
But Is It All Their Fault?
No — Gen Z didn’t create this chaos. They inherited it.
They were raised by screens, not stories. They were taught trends, not traditions.
We handed them smartphones, but not Samskara.
We mocked rituals in the name of modernity, and now we’re shocked they forgot them?
One more question ??
Are all the same? Answer is No it Depends
Is Most of Generation same? Answer is Moreover Yes, The Stats Proove it the Visualisation of Media proves it?
Are Only Gen Z are like This?
No Problem Here is not the Generation in reality but the Mindset that Follows be It any generation. We are just loosing humanity just for the sake of being relevant & to get he People’s validation that we are something?
But How does it matter? What is The Sole purpose of life we Live ?
What Can Be Done?
Let’s not just complain — let’s correct.
We need:
- Better Role Models: Not just influencers, but true influencers of thought.
- Real Education: Teach Indian history, culture, and dharma beyond textbooks.
- Cultural Literacy: Encourage knowing why we do what we do — not just “doing it for the gram.”
- Mindful Tech Use: Less time consuming content, more time creating legacy.
Conclusion: A Generation Worth Saving
Gen Z isn’t evil — they’re just lost in noise.
They’re not bad people. But without direction, they’re building lives on shaky ground — and the cracks are showing.
India doesn’t need to become America to grow.
India just needs to be India but with a developed Mindset & Knowledge. We want to be front in the race not by getting inspired but with our identity to inspire others.
We can be modern without being naked, independent without being arrogant, and global without being disconnected. We just need to remind Gen Z: Boldness is not in exposure — it’s in self-integrity.
