Generation Y

Born 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.

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