‘Call Her Daddy,’ ‘Euphoria,’ and the New Template for Girlhood
The article discusses the challenges faced by girls in adolescence, highlighting the impact of internet culture and influencer trends. Writer Freya India argues that these factors contribute to increased misery among young girls. Her book, 'Girls®: Generation Z and the Commodification of Everything,' explores how social media algorithms exacerbate issues related to beauty and body image.
- ▪Freya India discusses the negative effects of internet and influencer culture on girls' adolescence.
- ▪Her book examines the commodification of girlhood in the context of Generation Z.
- ▪The conversation highlights how algorithm-driven platforms push young users toward extreme beauty standards.
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Playback speed×Share postShare post at current timeShare from 0:000:00/PreviewView all episodes‘Call Her Daddy,’ ‘Euphoria,’ and the New Template for GirlhoodMay 22, 2026Suzy Weiss1HR 4MFreya India breaks down why adolescence is more miserable than ever for girls. Get NotifiedIn this episode, Suzy Weiss sits down with writer Freya India to discuss how the internet, influencer culture, and therapy-speak have made adolescence more miserable than ever for girls.India’s new book, Girls®: Generation Z and the Commodification of Everything, examines how algorithm-driven platforms push young users toward extremes in beauty, body im…Subscribe to Unlock This StorySupport fearless journalism and unlock all of The Free Press—your first week is on us.Annual$8.33/monthBilled as $100 yearly Save…
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