In her article titled "A Partial Explanation of Zoomer Girl Derangement,” writer Zinnia, talks about the changes girls go through as they become women, focusing on how society views them. She explains the mixed feelings girls have about getting attention from men, feeling both powerful and vulnerable. Zinnia also criticizes how social media and modern culture affect young women, making it hard for them to understand their worth. She suggests that girls need honest advice to balance their desires and the pressures they face as they grow up. In today’s episode, I’ll be reading the article to you and leaving you with something to think about.For access to transcripts, PDF study guides, and bonus podcast episodes, subscribe on Patreon!? https://patreon.com/realenglishradioRead Zinnia’s article here ? https://substack.com/@zinnia01Timestamps:0:00 Intro0:42 Words you need to understand2:15 Disclaimer: This is not for the easily-offended2:49 Poem #1 - Red Shame4:35 Transitioning into womanhood7:27 Marilyn Monroe8:25 Girls who grow up too fast10:11 Belle Delphine: The first OnlyFans girl11:36 Poem #2 - I’m only an object12:41 How OnlyFans damages all women16:02 Reason men don’t want modern women17:21 Self-destructive reactions to male attention: Anorexia20:31 Self-destructive reactions to male attention: Gender Dysphoria22:29 Self-destructive reactions to male attention: Self-hatred24:14 Gen-Z girls feel that they can’t compete25:28 The truth about women that every “ignores”26:45 What exactly is an ideal woman?29:05 Womanhood and beauty32:03 The mentally ill nature of modern society37:02 What “growing up” means for girls39:26 What do women really want?40:58 Why are modern women so unhappy?43:07 A summary of the articleDownload my e-book Mastering English with Podcasts ? https://rb.gy/kgh1oFind me on social media!https://bio.link/tonykaizen Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.