SOCY 122 Lecture Notes - Lecture 1: Cyberculture, Mcjob, Generation Z

• School: Queen's University
• Department: Social Sci, Edu and Soc Work - Sociology
• Course: SOCY 122
• Professor: Rob Beamish

Document Summary

Generation x: early 1960s to 1981, conflicted generation, born in the shadow of boomers mcjobs (low pay, low prestige, low dignity, low benefit, first generation influenced by the internet the found generation small, close families. Millennials: 1982 -1995, optimists who trust and respect authority, (cid:862)just do it(cid:863) (cid:373)i(cid:374)dset, sense of entitlement less self-critical, (cid:862)used to receivi(cid:374)g i(cid:374)for(cid:373)atio(cid:374) really fast rely on adult direction, assurance, confirmation thrive on instant gratification and frequent rewards. Generation z: 1996 2010, digitally sophisticated, socially conscious, high achievers, greater independence self-reliant, mainstreamed, racially and ethnically diverse classes confident of abilities, dedicated to social media, anxious about popularity, attractiveness, success, bullying, real friendships.