I don’t know if you have noticed, by there has been a tendency over the last few years in society and media to assign characteristics and actions to people based on the generation they belong to. For the most part, it is just fun pop culture references and shared nostalgia with a group of people your own age, but there are a few more interesting things that you can get out of knowing which category you yourself fall under. If you don’t already know, here is the answer to the question of which generation do you belong to?
Generation Z is the term that encompasses those who were born from the mid 1990s to the mid 2000s. They are regarded as being the most tech-savvy generation yet, having been born and grown up never knowing what it was like to not have the internet and every other kind of gadgetry! If you are Gen Z, then all power to you, because your political instincts as a group are probably going to save the world one day!
As digital natives, Generation Z has seamlessly integrated technology into their daily lives, embracing social media platforms as a primary means of communication. Boldly unshaken by change, they adapt quickly and are seen as the drivers of social progress. With a unique global consciousness, they champion inclusivity and diversity, advocating for environmental and social issues. Their penchant for innovation and justice positions them as the harbingers of a more equitable future. If you resonate with these traits, you just might be a part of this dynamic generation.
If you were born anywhere from the early 1980s to the mid 1990s, then you are comfortably in the millennials group, also known as generation Y! Millennials are another group that are notably tech savvy, but they are also a generation that gets lots of bad press because of their seemingly draconian politically correct sensibilities! A lot of today’s ‘outrage’ culture has been blamed on millennials, but to be honest, what’s the matter with being woken up?
As the first generation to grow up with the internet, millennials have revolutionized the way we communicate and consume media. Despite the flak they may receive, many are known for their progressive attitudes towards social issues and are considered pioneers in advocating for environmental concerns and inclusivity. Their influence is seen in the changing landscapes of the workplace and politics, pushing for better work-life balance and diversity—they're change-makers, after all! They've also been at the forefront of the gig economy, valuing flexibility and entrepreneurship over traditional career paths.
Gen X encompasses those born from the mid 60s to the early 80s. They still have a bit of a hangover from being born not too long after the Second World War, but their pop culture tendencies run more towards millennials than the other way around. Overall, Gen X is defined by a laid-back attitude and a strong work ethic.
This is the generation of people who were born in the aftermath of the Second World War, when families were able to get back together and get to procreating! Between the years of 1945 and 1960 are generally the accepted parameters.
Baby Boomers witnessed and shaped some of the most significant societal shifts of the 20th century. They grew up during a time of economic prosperity and were the counterculture revolutionaries of the 60s and 70s, fighting for civil rights and exploring new social norms. As the workforce's current elders, many are now transitioning into retirement. Lush with life experience and stories of times before the digital age, Boomers often hold traditional values while many have adapted to today's tech-driven world, proving that age, after all, might just be a number.
Born from the 1920s to the 1940s, this is a generation of people who are very much characterised by their stiff upper lip. They lived through the war, so you don’t want to try them!