| -Sociology - The Generation Gap- |
IntroductionOver time, key changes have influenced and made dramatic changes to the experience of being young in our contemporary Australian society. Different generation gaps show how we as young people have 'changed over time.' In focus below, I will be looking at the following generations;
For each generation the main points being looked at are; recreation, wealth, opportunities, values/morals, housing, employment and friendship/interest. I will also interview two people from each of these five generations, that will show just how times have changed in the unique experience of "being young." 9:17 AM - 28/3/2007 - comments {0} - post commentQuestionnaire'sOlder (Silent, Baby Boomer and Generation X) 1. Gender: 2. Decade/s when adolescent: 3. Country where adolescent: 4. What did you worry about when you were young? 5. Did peer pressure ever affect you as a teenager? 6. Describe the house you grew up in when you were a teenager. Has the technology, and structures changed? 7. Do you think the maturity of teenagers has changed in the past 2-5 decades? 8. Was money an issue for you when you were growing up? Did you have a part time job when you were a teenager? 9. Was it hard to become employed compared to today? 10. What were your values/morals when you were growing up? Do they differ to today’s generation? 11. What did you do in your leisure time?
Younger (Generation Y)
1. Gender: 2. Decade/s when adolescent: 3. Country where adolescent: 4. What did/do you worry about when you were/are young? 5. Has/did peer pressure ever affect you as a teenager? 6. Describe the house you grew/are growing up in when you were a teenager. Has the technology, and structures changed much to what we have now? 7. Do you think the maturity of teenagers has changed in the past 2-5 decades? 8. Was/ is money an issue for you when you were/are growing up? Did/do you have a part time job when you were a teenager? 9. Was/is it hard to become employed compared to today (casual or full time)? 10. What were/are your values/morals when you were growing up? 11. What did/do you do in your leisure time? 4:11 PM - 27/3/2007 - comments {0} - post commentSilent GenerationBorn Between the years 1925 - 1942 The Silent Generation members were considered to be withdrawn, cautious, unimaginative, indifferent, unadventurous and silent, they considered themselves to be the generation "without a cause." Growing up after the World War II and during the depression era, in their minds, many silent generation people were looking for a cause. A vast majority of this generation wanted job security which was offered by big corporations, though only two percent took the risk to become 'self-employed.' The Silent Generation knew hardship and how to struggle through tough times in life.
Three most popular names were- Males: James; Robert and John. Females: Mary, Barbara and Patricia
Some Popular Movies were- 1952; Singin' in the Rain 1953; From Here to Eternity 1955; Rebel Without a Cause
Some Contributing Members were- 1926; Queen Elizabeth II 1927; Allen Ginsberg 1932; Peter O'Toole 1937; Dustin Hoffman 1941; Bob Dylan
People and Events Cold War- Was the struggle between the Communist nations and Democratic nations that took place after World War II. The post 1945 struggle was between the U.S.A. and its allies and the group of nations led by the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (U.S.S.R.). Intense economic and diplomatic struggles between the nations occurred but was no military conflict. Between the years 1939 and 1945 the U.S.S.R. and U.S.A. both fought against Germany in World War II. This alliance between countries started breaking down when Joseph Stalin, Soviet leader, gained control over some of Eastern Europe in the years 1944 - 1945. President Truman made it a goal to unite Europe under American leadership.
Arts and Entertainment Benny Goodman- Was the 'King of Swing' through his music he captured the attention of this generation, he was a Big Band at it's best. Goodman trained as a master musician and had leadership abilities to motivate his band, producing some of the best band music. Rogers and Hammerstein- Were the dominate force in the musical comedy in the 1940's and 50's. They were a writing tean that mixed musical comedy, plot and musical score to create most memorible shows for years to come! Some of the list of their accomplishments include; 1927; Showboat
Lifestyles Typical household and community- Parents were strict on their children, and the youth felt pressure to conform from the adults rather than that of their peers. The housing developments increased and many decided to move into the suburbs. Cars were no longer a luxury but a necessity for transportation from the suburbs. Music and Dance- Benny Goodman and Glenn Miller were the top band leaders. Ballroom dancing, cha- cha, Jitterbug, Lindy were popular dances Fashion- Women wore skirts to the knee, and they began to wear trousers and their hair bobbed with a perminant wave. The startling impact of visible legs bagan to diminish as the bosom became the centre of attention. Men would usually wear a suit and hat, but if they wanted to dress casually they would wear pants and a t-shirt.
Science and Technology Transistor- American physicists; John Bardeen, Walter Brattain, and William Shockley worked together in 1947 to invent a tiny device called the 'transistor.' This component would allow the manufacturing of pocket calculators, high speed computers, satellities, small TVs and radios, etc. 4:00 PM - 26/3/2007 - comments {0} - post commentBaby BoomersBorn Between the years 1943 - 1960 The Baby Boomer Generation members are people who were born in a period that had an increase in birth rates, who developed under their parent's care who were dedicated to nurturing their children for success. They seemed to develop personalities of mixed high self-esteem with self-indulgence, and were people who were taught to think critically by questioning everything. They sore their roles in society as not to obey the rules but to justify, purify and force upon a change wherever the belived was necessary. Most famileies had 'stay-at-home mums' and their primary purpose was to devote themsleves to their childrens well-being. The children would make themselves heard by lighting social and political fuses that would make dramatic changes or that "booms heard worldwide."
Three most popular names were- Males; John, David and Michael Females; Linda, Mary and Susan
Some popular Toys were- Barbie Doll Hulla Hoop Lionel Trains Radioflyer wagon Dr. Seuss' "The Cat in the Hat"
Some popular Movies were- 1960; Psycho 1961; West Side Story 1965; The Sound of Music 1975; One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest Some Contributing Members were- 1943; Janis Joplin 1946; Steve Spielberg 1946; Prince Charles 1954; Oprah Winfrey 1955; Bill Gates
People and Events Man walks on the moon- On July 21 1969 Neil A. Armstrong stepped down from the lunar module Eagle (piloted by Colonel Edwin "Buzz" Aldrin) onto the moon. where they both proceeded to collect samples of the moon's surface and they planted the American flag into the soil. King Makes a Difference; Martin Luther King, Jr.- National civil rights leaders staged a march on Washington D.C and Martin Luther King, Jr delivered the famous speech "I have a dream." The following year President Lyndon Johnson took up President Kennedy's mantle and pushed the 'Civil Rights Act of 1964' through Congress. The Civil Rights Act prohibited segregation in public accomidations as well as discrimination in education and employment.
Arts and Entertainment "The King"- Elvis Aaron Presley was one of the most popular musicians in rock music history. He was a known movie actor in musical films, he also became one of the most popular entertainers of all time in the 20th Century. Like others in the entertainment field, Elvis took drugs and as time passed, he was rarely seen outside. When Elvis died the newspapaers said it was a drug overdose but his autopsy stated he died from heart disease. Lifestyles Fashion- Younger females wore flared, knee-length 'poodle' skirts, 'short shorts' that were popular with the guys but when worn in public they were considered "indecent exposure" by the older generation. The bikini also became very popular at this time. Males wore casual sports jackets, dress shirts, but most wore t-shirts with blue jeans, for a 'rebellious' look it was the leather pants or jacket.
Science and Technology Christian Neethling; Giving a Second Chance at Life- Is a South African surgeon who went down into the annals of medical history when he performed the first human heart-transplant operation. 4:24 PM - 25/3/2007 - comments {0} - post commentGeneration XBorn Between the years 1961 - 1981 The Generation X members were classified by older generations as irresponsible, reckless, uneducated, violent, only concerned about themselves and also appear shocking on the outside and unknown on the inside. This generation went without a childhood and are the survivors of what the adult world had left behind. They were forced to grow up fast, overloaded with information and they found it hard to understand what is the truth, right from wrong and even how to achieve success in their lives. They were confronted with drug addiction, AIDS, sexual freedom, uncontrollable violence, educational requirements, environmental and world problems that had been created by past generations.
Life Expectancy- Males; 72.8 years Females; 79.7 years
Three most popular names were- Males; David, Michael and Jason Females; Mary Jennifer and Lisa
Some popular Toys were- Game Boy Rubik's Cube Transformers Some popular Movies were- 1982; The Extra Terrestrial 1990; Dances With Wolves 1991; The Silence of the Lambs
Some Contributing Members were- 1961; Princess Diana 1961; Eddie Murphy 1962; Tom Cruise 1963; Michael Jordan 1968; Mary Lou Retton
People and Events A.I.D.S. (Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome) Identified - 1981- The mysterious epidemic of rare lung infections and Kaposi's sarcoma (is a rare form of cancer) amoung the American homosexual communities, baffled scientists and doctors worked to find what was actually causing this plauge for so many people. Results of this search showed the disease known as Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (A.I.D.S), which can spread through blood transfusions, sexual contact, and sharing of intravenous needles. This lead to global awarness of the danger of A.I.D.S, programs were also used to help educate people about the disease and how to prevent it were encouraged in schools and communities world wide.
Arts and Entertainment Michael Jackson ; The Man with the Glove- As a child he performed with his brothers (The Jackson Five). He moon walked his way through history and became the most signifficant entertainer of all time. "Thriller" not only won awards but also contributed greatly in establishing videography as a respectable art form! MTV - The World of Music Videos- Is the channel that brought music to the masses on videos. Musicians knew they had hit the big time when when their videos got on the rotation of MTV. Sesame Street - Was the first television show designed for pre school children that was both entertaining and educational, it is one of the longest running children's programs on air. It is now currently seen in more than 140 countries children around the world have grown up and received some of their first educational learning experiences with Muppets as their teachers and friends by watching Sesame Street.
Lifestyles Typical household and neighborhood- This generation is a very busy group, but at times they are also very lonely. Most households had parents who were working full time jobs trying to give their kids the best in life. With limited face-to-face interaction between each other, families tried to meet at meal times.They had a wide variety of entertainment at their fingertips such that of the TV, video games, computers, music CD's and the internet. Eighties Fashion- During this decade women seemed to wear what ever thet wanted, tehy wore plenty of make up and their hair was usually worne permed or wavy. Clothes become more tight and firm fitting, accessories were also worn. Mens clothing was still pretty basic, though they stated to wear bike caps and bike shorts.
Science and Technology Internet- Has opened doors and crossed oceans to connect millions and inform many, the network has still continued to expand by becoming much more accessible to more of the general public at reasonable costs. First Test Tube Baby- A baby was concieved but not through human intervention but rather mechanical intervention. Born in 1978, Louise Brown was the first baby to be born that was conceived through in-vitro fertilization (I.V.F) (latin word for "in glass") For many Generation X'ers in-vitro fertilization has offered the only option to successfully conceive and have a child, without this I.V.F many Generation Y people may not have ever been born! 5:25 PM - 24/3/2007 - comments {0} - post commentGeneration YBorn Between the years 1982 - 2003 The Generation Y members are being treated as 'precious.' They are considered to be smart, independant, technologically savy, have a willingness to pusue their dreams, are unable to hold on to their long term goals, if they dislike something they do they will give it up to find something better, they want to work but dont want work to be their life! In account to work, they want to work less but be getting more money and they are not affraid to challange the 'status quo;' they want more time to spend with their families, friends and playing sports! Parents are making concerted effort to tell their children to stay away from drugs, alcohol, profanity, improper TV, unchaperoned gatherings, aggressive behaviour, to be aware of AIDS, and to avoid teenage pregnancy. Politicians take an interest in the quality education, media affects on children, and the war on drug so this generation is not the "Lost" generation. This generation just wants to have some respect, recognition, contribution and to feel valued.
Life Expectancy- 75 years
Three most popular names were- Males; Michael, Jason and Christopher Females; Jennifer, Jessics and Ashley
Some popular Toys were- Play Station Game Boy Some popular Movies were- 1997; Braveheart 19998; Titanic
Some Contributing Members were- 1982; Prince William 1985; Jessica McClure (The baby saved from being trapped in a well for two days.) 1987; Baby M (The baby conceived by a surrogate mother who fought to regain her custody.)
People and Events The Spice Girls- Were one of the most popular bands that seemed to rock to stardom overnight. The Spice Girls consisted of five girls who go by the names of; Geri ("Ginger Spice"), Mel B ("Scary Spice"), Emma ("Baby Spice") Victoria ("Posh Spice") and Mel C ("Sporty Spice").
Arts and Entertainment
South Park, The Simpsons, and Beavis & Butthead - Cartoons with an Attitude- With their sarcastic humour South Park, The Simpsons and Beavis and Butthead are the most controversial cartoons of the decade! Representing a different type of cartoon entertainment that past generations grew up with, being so different that many parents won't let their childrens watch them because they feel that they conflict family values and beliefs. You either love them or you hate them! Nirvana- Was one of the most popular rock bands of the 90's! They played heavy metal, stood for dark pop lyricism and punk aggression. The band caused such a commotion that they started a new form of music: Grunge. The leader of the band was Kurt Cobain, he was only twenty-seven years old when he was found dead in a bus. Cobain had killed himself, by a shot in the head. Lifestyles Fashion- In the 1990's the world of fashion was always changing, with the latest trends in clothing, hair styles and accessories for men and women, seeing styles from past generations coming back in. The womens casual wear consisted of sweatpants, sweatshirts, tee shirts, shorts, jeans, leggings, and stirrups. Formal wear is more reavealing usually exposing more skin or making one part of the body more noticeable. They had more daring looks, and hair cuts included the bob or layered. More and more men began to dye their hair, it is also more acceptable for males to take an interest in their appearance than any other decade in history. 5:25 PM - 23/3/2007 - comments {0} - post commentGeneration ZBorn After the year 2003 The Generation Z (Futuristic Generation) members are sure to have fantastic opportunities waiting for them, but deciding which one to pursue and which bypass will be the difficult choice. Not much yet can be said ot this generation, but from my resarch ive found some predictions on what challenges and opportunities they will encounter.
Peopel and Events People are becoming closer and closer world wide because of the advances in technology. The Internet has allowed all kinds of people to communicate their ideas and thoughts about many different topics. Economic and political agendas that various countries have for the future need to be realistic so the Futuristic Generations can flourish. World hunger and poverty need to be address as the people population increases. By the year 2050 the world's population will jump from 5.5 million to 11 billion and production of goods and services will have quadrupled!
Arts and Entertainment Advances in technology will have a major impact to entertainment in the future, TV's and movies will have mroe special effects and more interactions by the user with special sensing equipment. This generation will need to focus on developing their creative talents but not just in technology, but every other aspect in life aswell. Lifestyles With the fast cahnging world of fashion its hard to say what may be lying ahead for males and females. Though women won't be wearing any clothes that look cheap and trashy they will look sophisticated and comfortable. Women will continue to be wearing pants of different styles and cuts, the length of their shorts will vary. Skirts will either be considerably short, knee length, or the long ankle length.
Science and Technology One thing for sure in the future will be a fast moving technological impact. Robotics and complex computer interface will become part of everyday life. People will experience a world filled with mutisensual media, intelligent robots, and transport methods far beyond earth. 5:26 PM - 22/3/2007 - comments {0} - post commentReferenceshttp://libary.thinkquest.org/23440/index.html http://www.usatoday.com/money/workplace/2005-11-06-gen-y_x.htm www.wikipedia.org/wiki/new.silent.generation http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Baby_boomer Business Sunday, 2005, channel nine, Generation Y
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