Many
generation have come and go, and now we are already in the 21st
century. Generation X which are born in 1960’s will definitely have a big gap
between generation Y which are born after 1980’s. Technology, Mentality and
roles of men and women have actually evolve according to generation.
First and
the foremost, technology have changed a lot in this two generation. During generation X,
basic technology such as black and white television, and non-portable phone
being used. Besides that, poor medical technology are very poor causes a lot of
diseases unable to diagnose and treated. On the other hand, generation Y are
able to enjoy the advancement of technology, for example: television that comes
in various screen, HD (High Definition) , LCD(Liquid Crystal Display), smart
phones with many features and etc. With the medical technology being improved
through the generation, diagnostic and cure for many diseases have been found.
Next, there
will be a big contrast between the mentality of these two generation. Generation
X will have lesser demand on education and accessories as well as satisfaction
level of life. Besides that, generation X which are much more conservative, and
religious. While for generation Y, they will demand a higher education level to
archive higher income and fame. Furthermore, they also demand a lot of
accessories and stuff, such as, smart phones, branded clothes, bags, shoes and
etc. Moreover, they will have a more modern thinking and able to accept things
that are not acceptable in the a conservative family, such as, the
communication between a parents and children in a family. In a conservative family, children are
supposed to only listen to whatever the
instruction of the parents while in a modern family, discussion are allowed
between parents and children.
Lastly,
the roles of men and women have slightly changes according to generation. In generation
X, the task for most men are actually to work and earn income for the survival
of family, while the women will be taking care of all the house chores and kids
in the home. Through this long years, the roles of men and women have been changed.
The roles of a men and women can be vise versa in generation X. Most women in generation X have job and the
ability to contribute to the economy of the country. Besides that, most wife have
been sharing the burden of the husband due to high living cost. In certain
country, some men will actually stay at home and becomes a househusband while a
woman will works to earn income for the family.
In
conclusion, there are a lot of differences between generation X and Y. Although
there are some contrast between this two generation, that doesn’t mean one is
superior than the other one. This is because both generation are able to enjoy
and taste different kind of life
