Generational Style of Gen X and Gen Z Essay
1) Sociologist Karl Mannheim theorized that some generations develop “a distinctive unity of style.” A kind of generational consciousness or personality that stems from a host of factors, including historical events and cultural changes. In this essay, compare the generational ‘style’ of Gen X and Gen Z. What key characteristics are said to define these generations? As you craft your answer, draw from the article “Generation X: A Critical Sociological Perspective” and TWO other texts of your choice. (700 words)
Sources:
https://archive.org/details/generationx00doug/page/116/mode/2up – Generation X: tales for an accelerated culture https://www.oprah.com/sp/new-midlife-crisis.html – The New Midlife Crisis: Why (and how) it’s hitting Gen X Women https://medium.com/the-forgotten-generation/the-invisible-black-gen-xer-80fd7a420c40 – The invisible black Gen-Xer
