Gen Z is having a sex recession — and this is the surprising reason why
Nearly half of Gen Zers polled in a new study said that showing characters do the deed on-screen is inconsequential to the plot of most TV shows and movies — with 51.5% asking to be shown more stories of platonic friendship.
Nearly half of Gen Z think that sex is unnecessary for the plot of most TV shows and movies and is not needed.and they’re seeking modeling in the art they consume. While some storytellers use sex and romance as a shortcut to character connection, it’s important for Hollywood to recognize that adolescents want stories that reflect the full spectrum of relationships,” Uhls said.
“There has been a wide-ranging discourse among young people about the meaning of community in the aftermath of COVID-19 and the isolation that came with it,” said Stephanie Rivas-Lara, first author of the study.“Adolescents are looking to media as a ‘third place’ where they can connect and have a sense of belonging,” she said.
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