How social media exploits girlhood anxieties

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Freya India, contributing writer to The Free Press, appeared on CBS Saturday Morning to discuss her book "GIRLS®: Generation Z and the Commodification of Everything," which examines how social media platforms capitalize on the anxieties and insecurities of young women. The book explores the intersection of girlhood, digital culture, and commercial exploitation, arguing that social platforms have turned adolescent vulnerabilities into profitable business models. India's analysis centers on how the metrics of likes, followers, and algorithmic validation shape self-worth and identity formation for Gen Z girls navigating an increasingly commercialized online landscape.