Young Violent Females On The Increase
Trendopoly — March 9, 2007 — Pop Culture
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Violence at the hands of teenage girls is on the increase and parents are doing little to stop it. Educators and law enforcement officials are very concerned about this growing trend. It seems that girls are leaning towards increasingly wild and destructive behaviour as a way to draw attention to themselves as risk takers and to get the approval of their peers. In addition, violent television programs, movies and the Internet show excessive violence as the norm and kids are watching and becoming desensitized to violence.
Trend Themes
1. Increased Teenage Girl Violence - Disruptive innovation opportunities include creating new programs and platforms to educate and address the underlying issues that lead to violent behavior in teenage girls.
2. Attention-seeking Risk-taking Behavior - Disruptive innovation opportunities lie in developing alternative outlets for attention-seeking behavior that are positive, constructive, and provide a sense of validation for teenage girls.
3. Desensitization to Violence - Disruptive innovation opportunities include leveraging technology and virtual reality to create immersive educational experiences that foster empathy and discourage desensitization to violence.
Industry Implications
1. Education - There is a need for innovative educational programs and platforms that address the underlying issues contributing to teenage girl violence.
2. Entertainment - The entertainment industry should explore creating alternative forms of media that cater to teenage girls, promoting positive behavior and values.
3. Psychology - The field of psychology can develop new interventions and therapeutic approaches to address the specific behavioral and emotional challenges faced by teenage girls involved in violent behavior.
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