To start out I would have to define what is my
generation… People born from 1980 till around the start of 2000s are considered
to be Generation Y – or, the Millennial generation. Through my research I
quickly discovered that we theoretically should be a “selfish but still caring,
more globalized but also more demanding” generation, actually we just sounded
like a much more turbulent generation than any one before. Still, I find
comfort in the fact that theories sometimes just turn out to be theories – so
then it’s alright. Looking away from these theories though, and more into what
we are doing right now; I guess I could name a couple of characteristics for us
Y’s.
In comparison to Generation Z, which is the digital generation; we are only semi-digital. We know how to work a Walkman and a computer. We are the first bloggers and twittrers, but still also have the social skills to mingle amongst one another physically. We have the luxury of choosing between analog or digital – and a generation of parents that taught us both. We have a soft spot for the retro and vintage; usually satisfied through online shopping or downloading of indie movies and music.
On the other hand; in comparison to the generation of our parents: we are not growing up with a booming economy. Since 2007, when the relatively global recession hit, there has been an increased awareness of money – individually and in communities. It is uncertain when, and even if, the millennial generation will retire from their careers – which according to “experts” will have consisted of many different jobs. If this is due to our own snobbish attitude or the rapid evolvement of digital technology – we would just have to see, but I don’t think it is necessarily a bad thing.
Besides the internet, which I definitely would consider a “work” that literally gives voice to my generation, I would say the number one literary work representing us is…
Harry Potter! All my friends and me, all read HP, and all grew up at the same time as the characters in the books. When I turned 11 i got my heart broken for the first time – I was not admitted into Hogwarts. Never have I or never will I again, have that experience from literary work. Every year I would wait for a new book to come out – and until I could read English myself, my dad would translate the first books for me. Harry had his ups and downs – fighting evil but also fighting with problems every teenager could relate to. That said, I don’t care much for the movies. It was the experience; of growing up with Harry, Hermione and Ron just how you wanted it to be in your head, which was perfect. As stupid as it sounds (I do have friends, I think.. ) they were my friends and family, and if I ever feel down I can just pick up a book and be happy again.
In comparison to Generation Z, which is the digital generation; we are only semi-digital. We know how to work a Walkman and a computer. We are the first bloggers and twittrers, but still also have the social skills to mingle amongst one another physically. We have the luxury of choosing between analog or digital – and a generation of parents that taught us both. We have a soft spot for the retro and vintage; usually satisfied through online shopping or downloading of indie movies and music.
On the other hand; in comparison to the generation of our parents: we are not growing up with a booming economy. Since 2007, when the relatively global recession hit, there has been an increased awareness of money – individually and in communities. It is uncertain when, and even if, the millennial generation will retire from their careers – which according to “experts” will have consisted of many different jobs. If this is due to our own snobbish attitude or the rapid evolvement of digital technology – we would just have to see, but I don’t think it is necessarily a bad thing.
Besides the internet, which I definitely would consider a “work” that literally gives voice to my generation, I would say the number one literary work representing us is…
Harry Potter! All my friends and me, all read HP, and all grew up at the same time as the characters in the books. When I turned 11 i got my heart broken for the first time – I was not admitted into Hogwarts. Never have I or never will I again, have that experience from literary work. Every year I would wait for a new book to come out – and until I could read English myself, my dad would translate the first books for me. Harry had his ups and downs – fighting evil but also fighting with problems every teenager could relate to. That said, I don’t care much for the movies. It was the experience; of growing up with Harry, Hermione and Ron just how you wanted it to be in your head, which was perfect. As stupid as it sounds (I do have friends, I think.. ) they were my friends and family, and if I ever feel down I can just pick up a book and be happy again.
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