Millennials are often credited with changing the world in many ways, and one of those ways is by challenging social norms and taboos. Here are 19 things that are now considered taboo thanks to millennials:
Making Fun of People’s Appearance
Millennials have been more vocal about the dangers of body shaming and fatphobia, and they are more likely to call out people who make fun of others’ appearances.
Using Racial, Homophobic, or Transphobic Slurs
Millennials are more aware of these words’ harmful effects and are less likely to use them. Microaggressions and casual racism are not always apparent to boomers, but younger generations will likely call these out.
Telling Offensive Jokes
Millennials are more likely to call out jokes that are offensive to specific groups of people, such as sexist, racist, or homophobic jokes. Instead of laughing around the dinner table at their uncle’s lousy taste jokes, younger people are nipping this behavior in the bud.
Making Assumptions About People’s Gender Identity or Sexual Orientation
Millennials are more inclined to ask people about their pronouns and to be respectful of all gender identities and sexual orientations. A lot of education is needed for the older generation, who may have been less tolerant of differences when they were growing up.
Kissing Someone Without Their Consent
Millennials understand the importance of consent and are less likely to kiss someone without their permission. They are also likely to teach their children about consent and boundaries from a young age.
Pressuring Someone to Have Sex
Millennials are better at respecting people’s boundaries and understanding no means no. It should never have been acceptable for people to pressure others into sexual relationships, but it appears many older generations blurred boundaries.
Ghosting Someone After a Date
Millennials are more confident in communicating openly and honestly with people they are dating, even if it means ending the relationship. Rather than string people along, Millennials will be upfront and will not string people along.
Catcalling
Millennials view catcalling as a form of harassment and are less likely to engage in it. They will also call out other people for catcalling and harassing women.
Mansplaining
It is important to note that mansplaining is only sometimes intentional. Sometimes, people may mansplain without realizing it. However, it is essential to be aware of this phenomenon and to challenge it when it happens. This is something that Millennials are more able to call out.
Victim Blaming
Millennials believe in survivors of sexual assault and hold perpetrators accountable rather than pin the blame on the victim, as often happened in the past.
Using Ableist Language
Millennials are aware of the harmful effects of ableist language and are less likely to use it. More inclusive language is needed worldwide, and Millennials are leading the way with Gen X and Gen Z.
Making Assumptions About Someone’s Socioeconomic Status
Millennials are more likely to be aware of the challenges faced by people from different socioeconomic backgrounds and less likely to make assumptions about them.
Making Assumptions About Someone’s Family Life
Millennials are open-minded about different family structures and less likely to make assumptions about someone’s family life based on their appearance or marital status.
Talking About People Behind Their Backs
Millennials are more likely to communicate openly and honestly with people, even if it means having difficult conversations. They are empathetic and understand how their words and interactions can harm others.
Judging People for Their Political Beliefs
Millennials are likely to tolerate different political beliefs, even if they disagree. This can make it difficult for people to connect and build relationships.
Judging People for Their Religious Beliefs
People judging others for their religious beliefs reinforces harmful stereotypes about religious groups. This can lead to prejudice and discrimination.
Judging People for Their Hobbies or Interests
Millennials are more likely to be open-minded about different hobbies and interests and less likely to judge people for what they enjoy doing. When people are afraid of being judged, they may be less likely to try new things or to express themselves freely. This can make their lives less fulfilling and meaningful.
Judging People for Their Food Choices
When people judge others for their food choices, it reinforces the idea that there are good and bad foods and that fat people are lazy and undisciplined. This can make it difficult for people to accept their bodies and to develop a healthy relationship with food.
Judging People for Their Parenting Choices
Millennials are more likely to support different parenting styles and are less likely to judge people for how they raise their children. When people are judged for their parenting choices, it can make them feel bad about themselves and their ability to parent. This can lead to feelings of guilt, shame, and inadequacy.
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