Gen Y: The Evolution of Humans

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Humans are naturally conspiracy theorists; it’s a known fact. They have problems accepting change, embracing things the way they come, and most importantly understanding different point of views. This is seen throughout history and evolution through revolutions, civil wars, and revolts. It takes sometimes decades for people to embrace change that’s happening and to see things for what they are. It took Americans decades to understand that blacks are equal human beings, Europeans multiple years to realize executing Jewish people, gypsies, and gays is wrong, and the world is just recently beginning to realize the scientific connection between genes and homosexuality and how an attraction to the same sex is natural and seen throughout nature. Change is always happening and Gen Y is just another transition to a whole new world that not everyone has embraced yet. Despite being a tad more materialistic and a bit high-maintenance, Gen Y is also smarter and more open-minded about understanding how the world, people, and society work. “Fast. Stimulated. Relevant. Connected.” (McAllister, Moyra). These are words Moyra McAllister uses to describe Gen Y in his article regarding the attraction, mindset, and importance of Gen Y. “Don’t control them. Spend time with them and listen to their ideas”, he continues. “Warning, Gen Y is high-maintenance; but they’re probably worth it”. This mindset, of appreciating the newer generations knowledge and drive, is one that should be used more often. It seems all too often that the media and older generations paint a negative picture of these bright youngsters as social-network-obsessed materialistic freaks that only care about their iPhones. There is so much more than that meets the eye, and it seems li... ... middle of paper ... ...se is sure to be extraordinary as each generation brings new leaps in mankind. Works Cited Alsop, Ron. "The 'Trophy Kids' Go to Work." The Wallstreet Journal, 2008. Web. 14 Oct. 2013. . Armour, Stephanie. "Gen Y: They've Arrived at Work With a New Attitude." USA Today: Money. USA Today, 08 Nov. 2005. Web. 14 Oct. 2013. . Denene Brox, and From the November issue of Agent's Sales Journal. "Reaching Gen Y." LifeHealthPro (2011)Web. 14 Oct. 2013. Johnson, Lisa, and Cheri Hanson. Mind Your X's and Y's. New York: Free, 2006. Print. McAllister, Moyra. Gen Y. 27 Vol. , 2006. Web. 14 Oct. 2013. Yarrow, Kit, and Jayne O'Donnell. Gen BuY: How Tweens, Teens, and Twenty-Somethings Are Revolutionizing Retail. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass, 2009. Print.

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