#societal-trends tag

Teen hackers aren't the problem. They're the wake-up call | Computer Weekly

The profile of cyber criminals has shifted to include teenagers capable of significant cyber attacks.

fromThe Atlantic

Seven Reads for a Summer Weekend

Delivering the mail is a 'Halloween job,' " Stephen Starring Grant observes in Mailman: My Wild Ride Delivering the Mail in Appalachia and Finally Finding Home. "An occupation filled with surprises and unpredictability, reflecting life's broader journey.

Digital life

Renovation

I've moved 28 times in my lifetime. This is the story of a new America

Living in 28 homes has shaped a restless psyche while reflecting broader societal trends of mobility.

fromFast Company

Newly released CDC data shows U.S. fertility rate reached a new low in 2024

The U.S. total fertility rate fell to an all-time low of less than 1.6 kids per woman in 2024, a statistic indicating ongoing societal changes.

US politics

Social media marketing

Obsessed with the Coldplay kiss cam story? I was too, until I realised the sinister truth at the heart of it | Arwa Mahdawi

Global obsession with others' lives, exemplified by a domestic incident at a Coldplay concert, highlights the impact of social scrutiny and privacy invasion.

Miscellaneous

fromIndependent

8 months ago

'The big thing you're paying for is the donor sperm. I decided early on that I was going to go for a known donor'- The cost of becoming a single mum by choice

Single women in Ireland seeking motherhood alone via sperm donation face high financial challenges.

fromAmerican Banker

8 months ago

Card, cash or mobile app? People judge your status by how you pay

The last time such a dramatic transformation occurred in consumer payment behavior was about 50 years ago, during the transition to credit cards.

Mobile UX

UK news

8 months ago

Bridget Phillipson says she wants more young people in UK to have children

Bridget Phillipson advocates for government support to address the UK's declining birthrate and encourage young people to have children.

fromIndependent

What's it like becoming a father after 50? Two Irish men share the highs and lows of being later-life dads

The trend of fatherhood is shifting, with more men becoming dads later in life.

Digital life

fromThe Daily Dot

"The Gen Z gaze": Gen Z's refusal to say hi to customers is setting off older generations

The 'Gen Z gaze' highlights generational differences in customer service expectations and the impact of technology and social interactions.

fromFast Company

America's sandwich generation is overwhelmed. Can this app help?

Care.com is redefining its role, shifting focus from just childcare to a broader range of caregiving services amid changing societal attitudes toward family.

Green shoes, fake babies and a mega yacht: photos of the day Wednesday

The reborn baby doll phenomenon reflects a complex intersection of artistry and emotion, prompting discussions on the values we assign to lifelike objects and their impact on society.

Toronto Raptors

#dog-ownership

fromwww.independent.co.uk

Dogs are treated like child surrogates' by their owners, new study finds

Dog ownership is becoming a popular alternative to parenting amid declining birth rates.

fromNew York Post

11 months ago

Parenting

More people are choosing to have pets over children, study reveals

Dog ownership is linked to declining birth rates, indicating changing priorities among couples.

fromwww.independent.co.uk

Dogs are treated like child surrogates' by their owners, new study finds

Dog ownership is becoming a popular alternative to parenting amid declining birth rates.

fromNew York Post

11 months ago

Parenting

More people are choosing to have pets over children, study reveals

more#dog-ownership

10 months ago

Rethink what we expect from parents': Norway's grapple with falling birthrate

"Norway's fertility rate plummeted from 1.98 children for each woman in 2009 to 1.40 in 2023, a historic low, despite generous parental benefits."

Parenting

Mental health