Chapter 4.3 Flashcards
How do generational and life cycle events influence political attitudes and socialization?
Millennials
More liberal than the former generations and tend to be more tech centered, trusting of government, and are highly educated.
Gen X
After Baby Boomers, before Millenials.
Baby Boomers
Grew up during an era of economic prosperity right after WWII.
The Silent Generation
Born during the Great Depression and right after WWII.
Millennials: Foreign Policy
Found that the world was complicated and interacted with a lot of different types of people. Cooperation > force. Very hopeful about the future but only about 70% called themselves patriots.
Millennials: Economic Views
Not opposed to government regulation. They want to protect everything including the planet. Very into sustainability.
Millennials: Voting
Voting habits do not show big differences. 2/3 are progressive in their ideas.
Silent Generation: Foreign Policy
Hated communism and supported occupying Southeast Asia.
Silent Generation: Social Issues
Religion > cultural changes. Acceptance came slowly. Thinks that everything is worse now.
Silent Generation: Voting
Most reliable voters.
Lifestyle Effects
Variety of changes people go through with aging.
