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Zeitgeist: Millenials

Posted by Zara Black on Tuesday, December 4, 2012,

1.      The Millenials are an interesting breed with their roots in late 80’s early 90’s birth and upbringing. As a Gen Y member myself, I have a unique view on the cultural environment that is going on around me. Many events have shaped this view and are shaping the world we live in today.

 

Some dominating events of the last couple of decades include the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. This has definitely shaped my worldview and led to the increased patriotism growing up. Ther...


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Zeitgeist - 1920's

Posted by Zara Black on Monday, December 3, 2012,

The ‘Roaring Twenties’; what comes to mind when you hear that term? Jazz, liquor, and rolled stockings are just a few of the things I immediately think of. That’s surface level thinking; if you really want to understand the zeitgeist of the era, you have to dig deeper and take a look at events, ideas, social groups, attitudes, and technology of the time. I’m taking a closer look at the 1920’s to really understand the spirit of the times.


            To set the stage for the 1920...


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