Social and Political Landscape in Asia - Youth are frustrated due to slowing economies, lack of jobs, and a feeling that their lives won't be as good as their parents' [1][2] - A sense exists that the system is rigged and corrupt, hindering job opportunities for those not connected to the political elite [3] - Lavish housing allowances for parliamentarians exacerbate anger and frustration among the youth [3] - Protests are seen as a movement to topple the old guard and corrupt elite, seeking fresh and new leadership [6] - Protests can become addictive, but there's concern they won't lead to meaningful change [6][7] Potential Solutions and Challenges - Real change requires moving protests from the streets into the halls of power [8] - A missing element in some protests is a figure who can channel frustration into agency and optimism [9][10] - Protests need to translate into policy to achieve meaningful change [11]
Opinion: Gen Z Protesters Challenge Asia’s Old Guard
Bloomberg Television·2025-09-12 05:42