Stereotypes And Characteristics Of Generation Z: Baby Boomer Generation

This paper discusses the stereotypes and characteristics of Generation Z, while also comparing this generation to the Baby Boomer generation. Generation Z is the second most recent generation. All of the other generations know Gen Z as the technology generation. Gen Z grew up with technology readily available for them at any moment; however, they have much more to show in their life. They come about as the most diverse generation and are very expressive about what they believe in. This generation, unlike some of the others, truly care about everyone. Gen Z is very involved in politics and are activists. Generation Z has been involved in many movements including Black Lives Matter, Me Too, LGBTQ+ movements, and many Women Rights movements.

Warren characterizes Generation Z as, “According to the Pew Research Center, Generation Z consists of people born between 1997 and 2012” (2022). The older half of this generation is now out of college and ready to step into the real world. Some of this generation continue to prepare to get married, have kids, or buy a house. This is the last generation to remember important times in history such as 9/11 and the Boston Marathon bombing. Eldridge writes about Gen Z’s inclusivity, “Generation Z is, in general, the most diverse generation of Americans to date in a variety of demographics. Nearly 50 percent of Gen Zers are racial and ethnic minorities…” (2022). Generation Z differs from the other generation in many ways, but especially when it comes to diversity. Generation Z not only makes the world more diverse but also less racist because of their diversity. Because of this diversity, Gen Z acts more accepting than other generations have been in the past. With Gen Z living as the newest generation, the older generations quickly start up new stereotypes surrounding Gen

Chojnacki illustrates Gen Z’s biggest stereotype, “‘Gen Z’s drug of choice is putting something on Instagram and getting a like.’ He claimed his generation likes not having their phones on them to feeling naked” (2022). The biggest stereotype of Gen Z that surrounds them is that they are dependent on technology. Gen Z became the first generation that grew up with technology at their fingertips, which makes the other generations assume it is all Gen Z knows. McMurdock tells of another main stereotype surrounding Gen Z, “Young voters, according to hundreds of focus group findings, are overwhelmingly eager to address some of society’s most pressing challenges' ' (2022). Older generations take pride in voting and expressing their opinions on the voting process. Furthermore, older generations assume that Gen Z could not care less about voting or expressing interest in the voting process. While there are many stereotypes that go hand in hand with Gen Z, some of them are not entirely