People born toward the end or beginning of a generation tend to be influenced by both eras. However, they only display the characteristics of one of the generations and not both. They fall under the category called ‘cusp’ generation.
They are able to comply and fit in the prior/after their generation; at the same time, they are able to practice the values of their generation. Being able to assimilate between both generations, they can be excellent mediators and may not feel uneasy when socializing with people of other generations.
Hence, it is not easy to tell whether they are easily identified with their generation or prefer to be more inclined to the other generation.
As a young adult, I am still developing my values and characteristics.
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For example, I can finally understand why my grandfather used to be very strict with his children. He instilled military discipline within the family e.g. no smoking, segregation of chores among household members, etc. Being a soldier during World War 2, the hardship that he endured had molded him to being a highly disciplined and conformed person. His sternness bore fruit when his children became successful people in the future. Being more understanding now, I can finally infer the different approach of an individual over an issue with respect to the generations that they were born …show more content…
For example, it would be more suitable to ask a 25-year old individual to be in charge of website editing rather than a 50-year old individual who is far more experienced in the marketing industry. Segregating skills and knowledge that each individual has will result in a more effective company. Hence, multiple generations will be able to communicate with one another smoothly; contributing to a stronger company identity. In politics, an opportunistic party will apply the generational theory to win the votes of both the young and senior generation by declaring a manifesto that will satisfy the generations. For example, with the senior generation, the implementation of stricter law will gain the senior citizens’ confidence with the contesting party. On the other hand, it will be a wise move to support sensible rights demanded by the younger generation. This effective strategy will ensure maximum support coming from both very differently shaped generations for the contesting
For instance, Baby boomers traits are more motivating and persuasive. As next generation (Generation X) taking over, they demonstrate socially progressive, changed –oriented, and cultural sensitivity. Whereas for Generation Y, masters of abstract and conceptual thinking, highly ambitious, unlike the traditional styles of leadership like during the baby boomers generation.
The Jim Crow system was a post-Reconstruction series of legislation that established legally authorized racial segregation of the African American population of the South soon after the Civil War. The Jim Crow system ended in the 1950s with the beginning of the Civil Rights Movement. As Hewitt and Lawson note, “these new statutes denied African Americans equal access to public facilities and ensured that blacks lived apart from whites.”
In the last two decades, there has been a revival in generational theorizing by a handful of scholars outside the United States. Inspired by the cultural turn in the social sciences, these scholars have brought a more explicitly cultural perspective to bear on Mannheim’s original formulation of “The Problem of Generations”. Scholars have thus begun to theorize the generation concept in Bourdieuian terms of “habitus, hexis, and culture” (Eyerman and Turner, 1998), “cultural fields” (Gilleard, 2004), and in terms of “cultural circles” (Corsten, 1999). The Bourdieuian influence can be seen when Eyerman and Turner describe the generation as “a mode of distinction” and when Gilleard describes the generation as
Diversity can be differences in age, gender, ethnicity, and religion. Having such a diverse workforce can be very challenging. (1) Today’s workforce is very diverse in respect to age. Before, corporate America consisted of workers ranging from twenty one up to late thirties to early forties. Now, we see people in their mid to late fifties going back to work. This trend has both advantages and disadvantages. One advantage of an older employee over a younger employee is his ability to use his years of experience in situations where a younger employee lacks experience. Another advantage for an older employee is his built relationship with existing customers. The disadvantage of an older employee over a younger employee is his inability to quickly adapt to his changing environment. Younger employees are more “hungry” compared to their older counter parts. Their hunger is fired by their goal to quickly move up the corporate ladder.
HR and talent management professionals who take the time to educate employees on generational issues will improve intergenerational understanding, multi-generational inclusiveness, respect, and productivity.
Although Millennials are often described as an extension of the previous generation, they are quite different in many ways.
Though, the faster we develop, the faster we seem to drift apart. A quote by Ursus Wehrli offers us a bit of insight on how to deal with the issue, he says, “I like to turn things upside down, to watch pictures and situations form another perspective.” Implementing Wehrli’s words to finding the root of generational divides, leads us to understand that growing up in different climates often gives you a different outlook and reaction to life. One who lived through an event such as WWI may act and respond differently from someone who was born in the year of 2000 simply due to the mindset and actions they were taught when growing up. In fact, an article form Forbs states, “Understanding the differences among these generations, what motivates them and how they define themselves is critical…” (Petro, 2017) proves my point.
It seems to be that the previous generation always picks on the new one. It’s something that’s been going on for decades, with the cry of “When I was your age!” at the tip of every adult’s tongue when they see the slightest bit of laziness or incompetence. In reality, each new generation brings waves of progress and innovation, built on top of the old. In this respect, it’s because every generation has the duty to do better than the last. Each generation needs to be bigger, greater, and bolder but this proves to be a challenge after countless centuries of people accomplishing the very same task. However, this problem can be simply solved by breaking the components down into the individual level. People just need to stay true to themselves and the rest will follow. Of course as Andrew Solomon 's Son and Lelie Bell’s Hard to Get demonstrate, creating an identity is much easier said than done. People have an obligation to be better than the previous generation and accomplish this by discovering who they are and then staying true to themselves.
Pinpointing the early stages in the younger generation would be one of or if not the most e...
Every person belongs to a generation: you associate yourselves with a particular set of people usually based on age such as “Baby Boomers” from 1946 to 1964, “Generation X” from 1965 to 1979, and “Millennials” from 1980 to 2000, (Smola, 364). Parents’ generations differ from their children, and sometimes within their significant other. My parents, separated by two years, are both considered “Baby Boomers”, and my sister and I, also separated by two years are both considered “Millennials”. “Generation X” separates our generations, and as you can assume there are many differences between the two: “Baby Boomers” experienced the immense development of the economy and education (Kupperschmidt, 4).
vigorously involving young people in politics. Based on the data collected he concludes that Parties do not give prominence to their opinions, suggestions as well as their difficulties problems. Which he claims to be the one reason that compels youth not to participate in politics actively.
...The importance of the generational mix within an organisation is that it brings about inclusivity and helps generate new innovative ideas that could bring the organisation to its sustained competitive advantage. With each age group with its expectations by interacting with one another, there is knowledge and experience exchange.
I will list some general characteristics of people who belong to each of these generations. However, be careful not to stereotype and make certain assumptions about an individual because of their age. Many members of the younger generations moved far away from home in hopes of getting rid of their parents, only to find that they'll be working with them. To younger w...
adulthood. How they are in the future is determined by how they grow up to be and the
The interests,food, habits,slang, entertainment and also the way of thinking of the younger generation differs from the older generation. These changes are indicative of progress, unfortunately, the older generation find it hard to accept these changes that make the gap wider. They differ in the way of dressing for example, the younger generation wear jeans and stay up to date in their style unlike the older generation. As the older generation has their own style according to their age. So the older generation might find these outfits inappropriate.