The Impact of Status Anxiety on Social Issues

Social issues are often driven by status anxiety as people fear being mistaken for belonging to a lower social class. Communication technology has expanded the public square, leading to heightened social anxiety, especially among young people. This anxiety transcends politics and is increasingly prevalent in society, unlike in the past decade. The fear of not being loyal to a group on platforms like Twitter or at work contributes to this anxiety, influencing the behavior of individuals and groups.