Online pressures turn Gen Z girls into shopping machines, more like products than people: book
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By Rikki Schlott
Published on May 5, 2026.
Freya India, a 26-year-old author, has written her debut book about Gen Z girls, describing how girls her age were transformed into products for consumption by social media, beauty filters, and Big Tech. She argues that young women in particular are becoming more like products rather than people. Her book, published May 5, explores various aspects of girls' lives, including how they feel, their relationships, and their future. India criticizes Big Tech for exploiting these issues for profit and for providing unhelpful solutions to girls' struggles. She credits social media platforms for providing quick replacements to the traditional pillars of a healthy life, citing a decline in religion, family breakdown, the dissolution of community, and the decline of relationships. The book is also written for young women as well as parents, educators, and community members.
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