Every 20-30 years or so a new Generation in society develops. Below are a few descriptions of recent generations and their characteristics.

Traditionalists: Individuals in this generation were born prior to the end of World War II (1925-1942), this group also is referred to as Veterans, Builders of the Nation, or the Silent Generation. Individuals from this group are viewed as stable, conformists, and reliable.

Baby Boomers: Individuals in this generation were born between 1943 and 1964, this generation has experienced many of the societal “firsts.” Issues such as desegregation and integration, as well as other significant political and cultural changes faced the young adults of this generation. They’re now in their 50s and 60s, and are characterized by optimism and a reluctance to grow old.

Generation X: is generally defined as those born from the early 1960s to the early 1980s. The term has also been used in different times and places for a number of different subcultures or countercultures since the 1950s. Gen-Xers also have been called Baby Busters and the 13th Generation. Now in their mid-20s to early 40s, they grew up in the culture created by the Baby Boomers and have been described as self-indulgent, mobile and materialistic. They have been influenced by technology as well as by shifts in family and societal trends including divorce, two-income households and gender, racial and ethnic diversity. Given this worldview, their values tend toward individualism and self-reliance.

These are several examples of past generations, how they’re described, and some of the issues they’ve faced.

Think about today’s young adults and their generation (some, if not most of you are probably in this generation) and
Come up with a minimum of 4 issues or themes, and please describe each issue in a well-developed paragraph. Don't just list them.

What are some of the consequences (psychologically, socially, emotionally) of the fact that girls mature about 2 years earlier than boys during puberty?

Why do YOU think obesity is such an issue in America, particularly for adolescents and children? What do you think are the most important contributing factors?

Do you think body image is an issue for males in the same way that it is for females? Why/ why not?

What is your opinion on the start times of schools, given the video clip you watched regarding sleep changes in adolescence?

website-  pbs.org/wgbh/frontline/film/inside-the-teenage-brain., from 32:15-42:13).

Discuss whether or not you think males and females should be separated on sports teams prior to puberty. Technically, they have equal physical strength prior to puberty. But of course this changes with puberty…should they be separated beforehand in preparation for what is to come later? Or should they be allowed to play together? What about after puberty…should post-pubescent males or females who wish to (and would be capable of) participate(ing) on a sports team with members of the opposite sex (e.g., female football players or male field hockey players) be allowed to do so?

or each question you respond to, please use SEPARATE posts for each response. Thank you!

Why do you think there is a negative stigma against adolescents in the U.S.?

Talk to your parents and/ or grandparents and ask them about their experience as adolescents. You can consider expanding this into a topic for your project, but here, provide a very brief summary of some of the similarities and some of the major differences from your own experience.

Do you agree with G. Stanley Hall’s assertion that adolescence is a time of “storm and stress?” Or does the current “modified” view (see also pp. 12-13, Historical Focus box) ring more true? Refer to your own experiences with parents, mood disruptions, and behavior in adolescence as evidence for your opinion.

In your opinion, at what age do you think you are truly an adult? Where is the line between adolescence and adulthood? Is it based on a specific age, or maybe maturity in some area(s)? Why? Compare your belief with the different viewpoints expressed in the table on Slide 12 about the “Boundaries of adolescence.”

When did you first feel (or have you yet felt) like you had (have) reached adulthood? Why (or why not, if applicable)?

Euthyphro

Describe what happens to each of these responses in the discussion.( discussion between Socrates and Euthyphro )

A brief essay on whether McLuhan used the critical perspective in his thinking about the medium is the message.

Specifically, does McLuhan:

1. Question commonly held assumptions?

2. Expand the bounds of debate?

3. Aim for the betterment of society?

500 words

Describe two recent instances illustrating how you typically manage negative emotion. How might your early experiences, gender, and culture background have influenced your style of emotional self-regulation? Response must be supported with information from our textbook. Response should be a minimum of 150 words in length.

A 500 word essay on McLuhan

-Determine if McLuhan used the critical perspective in his thinking in the medium is the message.

Specifically, does McLuhan:

1. Question commonly held assumptions?

2. Expand the bounds of debate?

3. Aim for the betterment of society?

Is McLuhan using the critical perspective? If so, explain how his thinking utilizes the above characteristics. If not, explain how his approach differs from the above.

To successfully complete this assignment, carefully re-read the McLuhan Playboy interview, the chapter from Understanding Media, and review the lectures on McLuhan and the critical perspective.

Define and explain Lefebvre and what is a right for whom

Every 20-30 years or so a new Generation in society develops. Below are a few descriptions of recent generations and their characteristics.

Traditionalists: Individuals in this generation were born prior to the end of World War II (1925-1942), this group also is referred to as Veterans, Builders of the Nation, or the Silent Generation. Individuals from this group are viewed as stable, conformists, and reliable.

Baby Boomers: Individuals in this generation were born between 1943 and 1964, this generation has experienced many of the societal “firsts.” Issues such as desegregation and integration, as well as other significant political and cultural changes faced the young adults of this generation. They’re now in their 50s and 60s, and are characterized by optimism and a reluctance to grow old.

Generation X: is generally defined as those born from the early 1960s to the early 1980s. The term has also been used in different times and places for a number of different subcultures or countercultures since the 1950s. Gen-Xers also have been called Baby Busters and the 13th Generation. Now in their mid-20s to early 40s, they grew up in the culture created by the Baby Boomers and have been described as self-indulgent, mobile and materialistic. They have been influenced by technology as well as by shifts in family and societal trends including divorce, two-income households and gender, racial and ethnic diversity. Given this worldview, their values tend toward individualism and self-reliance.

These are several examples of past generations, how they’re described, and some of the issues they’ve faced.

For this week's Assignment, Think about today’s young adults and their generation (some, if not most of you are probably in this generation) and Come up with a minimum of 4 issues or themes, and please describe each issue in a well-developed paragraph. Don't just list them.

how can you describe motivational challenges for obese people?

With suitable examples, explain how opportunities can be identified in the marketplace
by studying trends.