Interview Paper For the gender/generational interview paper I chose to interview my father-in-law, Mike Andridge. Mike is part of Generation X, he is a health teacher at a middle school in Plymouth, MI, and a majority of his co-workers are women. For this reason, I chose to ask him many questions about gender in the workplace. The questions I chose to ask relate to the materials that we have read and discussed throughout the semester. It was very interesting to hear all of Mike’s views and…
Firstly, according to Robnett and Chop (2015), “the graying of America continues to accelerate as the first of the baby boom generation (those born between 1946 and 1964) turned 65 years of age in 2011 (p. 2). Thus, to find supplementary about the baby boomer generation in the 1960’s and 1970’s, I interviewed my Aunt Mala who is 62 years of age, to become more acquainted further about these time period, and in addition, contrast it to the present day era. Prominently, there are endless contrasts…
The instructor urged the expectant mothers to think of getting a doula, an expert in labor support. With their skills, doulas strive to support women to give birth naturally. Research confirms that women that are supported by doulas are less likely to experience a cesarean surgery, use narcotics or epidural analgesic. (Green, 2014) • Should avoid unnecessary interventions: All interventions have risks and many can disrupt the birth process. The most common form of medical intervention include…
which was the expected behavior of older generations. The birth control pill also allowed for intercourse without fear of getting pregnant. This lifestyle was so different and radical from previous generations that those older were appalled at what the Baby Boomers were doing with their…
Babies are Having Babies Teen Pregnancy is a major concern in today’s society. Over the years teen pregnancy rates has changed. Being a teenager and finding out you are pregnant, especially if the pregnancy is unexpected and not wanted, can put massive stress on a young woman and her family. There are many ways to try and reduce teen pregnancy, and everyone has an opinion on it. However, mothers and daughters go through so many phases (financially, emotional, mental, physical) and these could be…
and banking crisis Dollar’s value versus foreign currency Rising GDP Decrease household net worth Fluctuating stock market both nationally and internationally Unemployment influences on consumer spending Social Number of millennials Aging of the baby boomer generation Increased mortality Uncertainty related to social security Escalating healthcare premiums Financial scandals & crises Greater focus on…
biotechnology. Many have heard the phrase before; does ‘designer babies’ ring a bell? It might, since it has been a very controversial topic in the science world. Many scientists believe altering the genes in human embryos to eliminate diseases is beneficial to society. However, other scientists and civilians believe ‘playing God’ is morally wrong and terrifying, since the world does not know the repercussions. Although designer babies have their worrisome…
building permits in a privately owned location are 446 in the Olympia region. Thurston County shows 32.9% of the population holding a Bachelor’s Degree and the median income for the area at $62,286. Generation target markets for the business are Baby Boomers (ages 51-69), Generation X (ages 35-50) and Millennium (ages 18-34). Emphasis…
Question #1: How does your baby's eating, sleeping and motor development compare to the typical patterns in the first 8 months? On May 16th, at 11:26 a.m. our beautiful baby girl Lila was delivered via C-section. We were told that she had an Apgar score of 7-8 (virtual child). Because her score is between 7 and 10 she is in the range of good to excellent standing in regards to appearance, pulse, grimace, activity, and respiration (Arnett, p. 107). Because the first year of an infant’s life…
Traditionalist Generation, Baby Boomers, Generation X, Generation Y or Millennials. The majority of today’s workforce are part of the Baby Boomer generation, Generation X, and Generation Y. Each generation of individuals have had their own life experiences which has shaped their world view and expectations of leadership. They each…