I recently spoke with Real Simple magazine about an emerging Gen Z social trend known as “soft socializing,” a growing preference for low-pressure, activity-based social interaction over traditional nightlife, party culture, and constant social performance. From a sociological perspective, soft socializing reflects larger cultural and structural changes shaping young adults today. Rather than centering social … Continue reading “Soft Socializing” Is the Gen Z Trend That’s Making Low-Pressure Hangouts the New Normal