Most young Americans strongly believe in having choices, an attitude that is likely to shape their identification with traditional religions, a study says.More here.
"Generation Y," born between 1980 and 2000, is "bringing [media] industries to their knees" by embracing IPod, TiVo and other technologies that allow unprecedented consumer choice, said Roger Bennett, co-founder of Reboot, a Jewish group that is examining generational issues.
The big question is how traditional religions will respond to a new generation of Americans who value choice, informality and personal expression, he said.
It may mean the rise of "orthodoxy a la carte," where, as with IPods and music, young Americans take a "mix and match" approach to religion, said Bill Galston, a domestic policy adviser in the Clinton administration.
It also could mean an even deeper culture war, said Mr. Galston, as young Americans push their religious pluralism and a backlash emerges from other young Americans who don't want to lose traditional and religious moorings.
Tuesday, April 12, 2005
Generation Y embraces choice, redefines religion
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The late 60's also saw " a new generation of Americans who value choice, informality and personal expression...." So as these are in many cases children of the children of the 60's, it makes sense to me. It seems you just can't break from your upbringing! Why don't you do a study from that angle and see if there are more corollaries.
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