Strauss-Howe: Generational theory Flashcards
1
Q
what did they discover?>
A
-pattern in way different type of generations follow one another in time
2
Q
What are the sequence of four generational archetypes?
A
- prophet
- nomad
- hero
- artist
3
Q
What do generations in each archetype have in common?
A
similar age location in history thus share basic attitudes towards family, risk, culture and values, civic engagement, etc.
4
Q
What happens when each archetype changes?
A
its persona undergoes profound characteristic changes, yet each also has underlying identity that endures over centuries.
