A groundbreaking, revelatory portrait of the six generations that currently live in the United States and how they connect, conflict, and compete with one another—from the acclaimed author of Generation Me and iGen.
The United States is currently home to six generations of people:
-the Silents, born 1925–1945
-Baby Boomers, born 1946–1964
-Gen X, born 1965–1979
-Millennials, born 1980–1994
-Gen Z, born 1995–2012
-and the still-to-be-named cohorts born after 2012.
They have had vastly different life experiences and thus, one assumes, they must have vastly diverging beliefs and behaviors. But what are those differences, what causes them, and how deep do they actually run?
Professor of psychology and “reigning expert on generational change” (Lisa Wade, PhD, author of American Hookup), Jean Twenge does a deep dive into a treasure trove of long-running, government-funded surveys and databases to answer these questions. Are we truly defined by major historical events, such as the Great Depression for the Silents and September 11 for Millennials? Or, as Twenge argues, is it the rapid evolution of technology that differentiates the generations?
With her clear-eyed and insightful voice, Twenge explores what the Silents and Boomers want out of the rest of their lives; how Gen X-ers are facing middle age; the ideals of Millennials as parents and in the workplace; and how Gen Z has been changed by COVID, among other fascinating topics.
Surprising, engaging, and informative, Generations will forever change the way you view your parents, peers, coworkers, and children, no matter which generation you call your own.
0 有用 握不住的灵魂 2023-08-15 20:39:48 新加坡
技术进步是造成代际差异的根本原因。沉默的一代参与了种族隔离废除运动和男女平等的争取,体现了他们对社会公正的追求。婴儿潮一代则反对越战,挑战了传统的性别观念。X世代重视自信,对权威持怀疑态度。千禧一代的自我意识前所未有地高涨,他们支持LGBT权益。Z世代则认为任何人都可以选择自己的性别认同。在未来预测部分,作者对工作、政治、宗教、经济和代际关系的未来趋势进行了预测。例如,远程工作将持续增长,员工的身... 技术进步是造成代际差异的根本原因。沉默的一代参与了种族隔离废除运动和男女平等的争取,体现了他们对社会公正的追求。婴儿潮一代则反对越战,挑战了传统的性别观念。X世代重视自信,对权威持怀疑态度。千禧一代的自我意识前所未有地高涨,他们支持LGBT权益。Z世代则认为任何人都可以选择自己的性别认同。在未来预测部分,作者对工作、政治、宗教、经济和代际关系的未来趋势进行了预测。例如,远程工作将持续增长,员工的身心健康将受到更多关注。政党间的分歧将加剧,年轻一代将更倾向于自由派。宗教信仰将持续衰退。房地产市场将保持强势,消费品将以宠物和中高端商品为主。代际差异将拉大,需要增进相互理解。 (展开)
0 有用 握不住的灵魂 2023-08-15 20:39:48 新加坡
技术进步是造成代际差异的根本原因。沉默的一代参与了种族隔离废除运动和男女平等的争取,体现了他们对社会公正的追求。婴儿潮一代则反对越战,挑战了传统的性别观念。X世代重视自信,对权威持怀疑态度。千禧一代的自我意识前所未有地高涨,他们支持LGBT权益。Z世代则认为任何人都可以选择自己的性别认同。在未来预测部分,作者对工作、政治、宗教、经济和代际关系的未来趋势进行了预测。例如,远程工作将持续增长,员工的身... 技术进步是造成代际差异的根本原因。沉默的一代参与了种族隔离废除运动和男女平等的争取,体现了他们对社会公正的追求。婴儿潮一代则反对越战,挑战了传统的性别观念。X世代重视自信,对权威持怀疑态度。千禧一代的自我意识前所未有地高涨,他们支持LGBT权益。Z世代则认为任何人都可以选择自己的性别认同。在未来预测部分,作者对工作、政治、宗教、经济和代际关系的未来趋势进行了预测。例如,远程工作将持续增长,员工的身心健康将受到更多关注。政党间的分歧将加剧,年轻一代将更倾向于自由派。宗教信仰将持续衰退。房地产市场将保持强势,消费品将以宠物和中高端商品为主。代际差异将拉大,需要增进相互理解。 (展开)