THE STANDARDS ARE DROPPING
There is a shift happening across culture, semi-subtle in pace, yet seismic in impact. It is visible in fashion choices, audible in everyday conversations, observable in social behavior, and palpable in our collective moral compass. The conversation is no longer whether change is occurring; the pressing question is whether our standards are eroding in the process. This is not an argument against evolution. Societies must evolve to remain relevant. However, when refinement gives way to recklessness, when freedom detaches from responsibility, and when expression loses its anchor in decency, it becomes necessary to pause and evaluate. 1. FASHION: FROM ELEGANCE TO EXHIBITION Historically, fashion was a language of identity, dignity, and occasion. From the structured silhouettes of the 1950s to the tailored sophistication that defined earlier decades, clothing communicated intentionality and respect for self and for environment. Today, the industry, driven by hyper-visibility and digit...
