The Sacred Why is Gen Z Having an Identity Crisis? With Freya India
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Jan 15, 2025 
Freya India, a Gen Z writer known for her insightful pieces in The Spectator and her popular Substack, dives into the identity crisis confronting her generation. She discusses how family breakdowns, especially parental divorce, shape emotional resilience. The role of social media in identity formation complicates matters, with online personas creating pressures. Freya also examines the intersection of individualism and community, addressing the unique mental health struggles that arise in today's tech-driven world, particularly for young women seeking meaning.
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The Sacredness of Family
- Freya India values family above all else, seeing it as a rebellious act in today's culture.
- She emphasizes the importance of stable families, especially for young people lacking such examples.
Formative Family Breakdown
- Freya's conservative worldview stems from her family's breakdown at a young age.
- This experience instilled a strong belief in family stability's importance.
Navigating Family Breakdown Discussion
- Freya finds it difficult to discuss family breakdown due to personal experience and loyalty conflicts.
- She now focuses on promoting family stability, viewing open discussion about breakdown's pain as crucial for progress.