The 'Cockroach' in the Machine: How Gen Z is Rattling South Asia's Elites As social change sweeps across the globe, a new force has emerged in South Asia – one that is sending shockwaves through the region's elite circles.
This "cockroach" phenomenon refers to the growing influence and activism of Generation Z (Gen Z), born between 1997 and 2012.
This demographic is making its presence felt not only on social media but also mobilizing offline, pushing for fundamental changes in the way power structures function in South Asia.