‘Derry Girls’ Is The Coming-of-Age Show That We’ve Desperately Needed Maggie Habermas, University of Texas at San Antonio A series about growing up should have Hollywood taking notes.… April 30, 2022
Teen Dramas Like ‘Euphoria’ Can Create Unrealistic Expectations for High School Jordan Oulela, University of Texas at San Antonio The glamorization of adult themes and age-inappropriate casting can lead to problematic assumptions made about real life.… February 16, 2022
The Friendly Allure of Brand Marketing Is Painfully Intentional Beth Nipper, University of Iowa To grab the attention of would-be customers, companies often try to give off the air of casual relatability — a pose that, in reality, has been carefully constructed.… September 22, 2021
Gracie Abrams’ ‘Minor’ Is an Honest EP About Young Love Emma Smith, Wesleyan University At just 20 years old, the singer-songwriter passionately weaves lyrics about teenage romance and heartbreak into her debut EP.… August 13, 2020
Why Are VSCO Girls the Target of so Many Jokes? Meredith Day, Davidson College The popular TikTok meme stands for teen girl empowerment and camaraderie, not for continued shaming of teen girl interests.… November 30, 2019