First let's look at the primary generations of this era on a national level...
• Traditionalist - born 1901 thru 1945. Also known as Matures, GI's or Silents.
- You're considered loyal and defined by duty. Socially, you're a conformist. Defining events of your time would be World War I, The Great Depression, Roaring 20's, New Deal, World War II, the Korean War and the GI Bill. You value hard work, dedication and sacrifice, going by the rules, family/cultural traditions, work over play and honor.
• Baby Boomers - born 1946 thru 1964
- You're considered optimistic and defined by individuality. Socially, you're inclusive. Defining events of your time would be the Civil Rights movement, the Sexual Revolution, the Cold War, Bay of Pigs, Rock n' Roll, the Vietnam War, ERA, space travel and assassinations. You value optimism, team orientation, personal gratification, involvement and personal growth.
• Generation X - born 1965 thru 1976. Also known as Baby Busters.
- You're considered skeptical and defined by diversity. You're also socially diverse. Defining events of your time would be the fall of Berlin, Watergate, the Women's Liberation movement, C. Thomas hearings, the energy crisis, Libyan crisis and the Persian Gulf war. You value diversity, technological literacy, fun and informality, independence, self-reliance and pragmatism.
• Millenials - born 1977 thru 2000. Also known as Gen-Y'ers, Net Generation or Echo Boomers.
- You're considered realistic and defined by authenticity. Socially, you're multi-cultural. Defining events of your time would be school shootings, the Oklahoma City bombing, technology, a child-focused world, the Clinton/Lewinsky scandal, September 11, 2001 and the war in Iraq. You value optimism, a sense of civic duty, confidence, efficiency, achievement and respect for diversity.
Here's the question:
What defines Hawaii's generations?
What events or major issues in Hawaii have impacted each of Hawaii's generations most? Local politics? The real estate bubble? Big Box invasion? Green Harvest? Crystal Meth? A major crime case? The Hilo Tsunami or Hurricane Iniki? Do you agree that your generation is loyal, optimistic, skeptical or realistic? How does family and/or cultural values affect your generation here in Hawaii? How would you differentiate your generation in Hawaii from what's been defined on a national level?
Anything that has impacted the various generations of Hawaii is welcome to be shared here. Mahalo!
• Traditionalist - born 1901 thru 1945. Also known as Matures, GI's or Silents.
- You're considered loyal and defined by duty. Socially, you're a conformist. Defining events of your time would be World War I, The Great Depression, Roaring 20's, New Deal, World War II, the Korean War and the GI Bill. You value hard work, dedication and sacrifice, going by the rules, family/cultural traditions, work over play and honor.
• Baby Boomers - born 1946 thru 1964
- You're considered optimistic and defined by individuality. Socially, you're inclusive. Defining events of your time would be the Civil Rights movement, the Sexual Revolution, the Cold War, Bay of Pigs, Rock n' Roll, the Vietnam War, ERA, space travel and assassinations. You value optimism, team orientation, personal gratification, involvement and personal growth.
• Generation X - born 1965 thru 1976. Also known as Baby Busters.
- You're considered skeptical and defined by diversity. You're also socially diverse. Defining events of your time would be the fall of Berlin, Watergate, the Women's Liberation movement, C. Thomas hearings, the energy crisis, Libyan crisis and the Persian Gulf war. You value diversity, technological literacy, fun and informality, independence, self-reliance and pragmatism.
• Millenials - born 1977 thru 2000. Also known as Gen-Y'ers, Net Generation or Echo Boomers.
- You're considered realistic and defined by authenticity. Socially, you're multi-cultural. Defining events of your time would be school shootings, the Oklahoma City bombing, technology, a child-focused world, the Clinton/Lewinsky scandal, September 11, 2001 and the war in Iraq. You value optimism, a sense of civic duty, confidence, efficiency, achievement and respect for diversity.
Here's the question:
What defines Hawaii's generations?
What events or major issues in Hawaii have impacted each of Hawaii's generations most? Local politics? The real estate bubble? Big Box invasion? Green Harvest? Crystal Meth? A major crime case? The Hilo Tsunami or Hurricane Iniki? Do you agree that your generation is loyal, optimistic, skeptical or realistic? How does family and/or cultural values affect your generation here in Hawaii? How would you differentiate your generation in Hawaii from what's been defined on a national level?
Anything that has impacted the various generations of Hawaii is welcome to be shared here. Mahalo!
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