Millennials are the laziest generation. This statement is a commonly used stereotype that gets thrown around by those whom were born prior to the Millennial generation. When did Millennials become known as the laziest generation? In this paper I will investigate the stereotype that Millennials are the laziest generation, by specifically examining the origin of this stereotype, the impact it has on identity, perceptions of others, social relations, and social institutions; as well as testimonies from Millennials.
It is critical, in understanding this paper, to identify what classifies an individual as a millennial. According to the United States Chamber of Commerce Foundation, any individual born between the years of 1980 and 1999 is to be …show more content…
The first impact from this single story I will be discussing is the impact on identity. As a millennial, being told time and time again that I am lazy, self-obsessed, and entitled has had an impact on my identity. When a group of individuals are continuously told they are inferior, regardless of the reason, it has a direct impact on how they view themselves. For example I will evaluate a workplace setting, in which employees range from Baby Boomers to Millennials. The Millennials in the office are seen as lazy, self-obsessed, and entitled just like their fellow millennial counterparts. This can impact the millennial employee’s identity considerably. If the other employees, who are not Millennials, have already stereotyped the Millennials and decided they are inferior employees it makes sense that the Millennials would reflect their expected behavior. If they are already disliked, it is not surprising that they would do less. Contrary, there are also many Millennials that work harder than any other individual in the office because they are “determined to be someone because time and time again, they are told that they can’t do something due to their lack of experience and drive” (Herman, Did You Know: Millennials Are Lazy). It is up to the millennial to determine to what extent he or she is willing …show more content…
As a child I too received participation ribbons, and trophies in various clubs. However, I don’t think that ever made me expect to be rewarded upon completing something. Rather I learned that hard work is valuable, and occasionally hard work is noticed and rewarded. In college I am also expecting to earn a GPA that offsets the cost, or rather investment, of going to college. It is noticeable that my peers also have a desire to perform well in school and earn specific grades. There is a clear differentiation between students and professors in college who do not identify as
It is critical, in understanding this paper, to identify what classifies an individual as a millennial. According to the United States Chamber of Commerce Foundation, any individual born between the years of 1980 and 1999 is to be …show more content…
The first impact from this single story I will be discussing is the impact on identity. As a millennial, being told time and time again that I am lazy, self-obsessed, and entitled has had an impact on my identity. When a group of individuals are continuously told they are inferior, regardless of the reason, it has a direct impact on how they view themselves. For example I will evaluate a workplace setting, in which employees range from Baby Boomers to Millennials. The Millennials in the office are seen as lazy, self-obsessed, and entitled just like their fellow millennial counterparts. This can impact the millennial employee’s identity considerably. If the other employees, who are not Millennials, have already stereotyped the Millennials and decided they are inferior employees it makes sense that the Millennials would reflect their expected behavior. If they are already disliked, it is not surprising that they would do less. Contrary, there are also many Millennials that work harder than any other individual in the office because they are “determined to be someone because time and time again, they are told that they can’t do something due to their lack of experience and drive” (Herman, Did You Know: Millennials Are Lazy). It is up to the millennial to determine to what extent he or she is willing …show more content…
As a child I too received participation ribbons, and trophies in various clubs. However, I don’t think that ever made me expect to be rewarded upon completing something. Rather I learned that hard work is valuable, and occasionally hard work is noticed and rewarded. In college I am also expecting to earn a GPA that offsets the cost, or rather investment, of going to college. It is noticeable that my peers also have a desire to perform well in school and earn specific grades. There is a clear differentiation between students and professors in college who do not identify as