Gen Z: Connected by Screens, Driven by Change

Abstract

For decades, the youth of India have been described as the "future of the nation." However, in the contemporary social and political landscape, this description no longer seems adequate. Generation Z is not merely the future; it is an active part of the present. Young people are increasingly participating in public discussions, social movements, digital communities, and democratic processes. Their voices are visible not only in classrooms and communities but also across social media platforms, where political opinions, social concerns, and collective identities are constantly being expressed and debated.