I love teaching at the college level SO MUCH because Zoomers are amazing. Students of this age are incredibly tech-savvy. They came of age alongside the “digital age,” when information from all over the world was available at the click of a button. Being tech-savvy, Zoomers consumed information from all over the world and at every academic level on their TVs, computers, and phones. They are truly Citizens of the World, and already have a lot to say about justice, equality, and speaking truth to power. This generation will be a formidable one.
To the Zoomers, I say, please treat your Millennial elders with mercy. We are on your side all the way.
So you know what “I” think about the Zoomers, but what do the Zoomers think about the Zoomers? In my “Adolescence” course, I ask my students to tell me about their generation. Students were asked to submit words and phrases that best represent “Generation Z” with regards to:
Clothes
Chokers
flower crowns
suspenders
black skinny jeans
black leggings
teal sheer tanks
chevron
middle parts
matte lipstick
contour
hoodies
sneakers
boyfriend/ mom jeans
laccross shorts
galaxy print
Music
One Direction
Justin Bieber
Ariana Grande
Rihanna
Bruno Mars
Taylor Swift
Lady Gaga
Miley Cyrus
Selena Gomez
Jones Brothers
Demi Lovato
Artic Monkeys
21 Pilots
Panic at the Disco
Drake
Emimem
Kendrick Lamar
Ed Sheeren
Doja
Beyonce
Cardi B
Nicki Minaj
Sports
Newcombe
Four Square
Kickball
Can Jam
Bottle Smash
Serena Williams
Michael Phelps
Lebron James
Kobe Bryant
Steve Curry
Slang
Cap
YOLO
lit
simp
period
purrr
stan
ship
yeet
Dating Norms
talking stage
friend zone
online apps
sliding into DMs
hookup culture
Other Norms
meh attitude
nihilism
Values
individualism
socialism
family
friends
education
Behaviors
rebellious
sarcasm
depressive
progressive
peace signs
laugh about trauma
This turned out to be an enlightening exercise! How arcuately do these describe your generation?
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