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The Role of Social Media in Redefining Gendered Rituals and Life-Cycle Celebrations

Quick fact

On Instagram, hashtags like genderreveal and babyboy have turned private rituals into public spectacles, with some gender reveal parties attracting millions of views—dramatically expanding the audience from local family to global strangers.

Why this is interesting

Remember that baby shower post you liked? It wasn't just a cute photo—it was a stage where gender rules were being rewritten in real time. So, how exactly are our daily online shares reshaping age-old ceremonies?