Gen Z- Oumar Diakite

Some things that stood out to me while reading about gen z was how different gen z is to previous generations. Most of gen z was born into this technological period, which directly reflects how knowledgeable we are on many of today’s topics. Having access to social media and different forms of news has made this generation very aware and informed. I also noticed that generation z is far more diverse, having Latinos, Blacks, Asians, etc. all over the place. For example in one of the readings by Kim Parker and Ruth Igielnik, it states ” members of gen z are more racially and ethnically diverse than any previous generations.” I agree with this statement because I feel that compared to my parents, I do regularly interact with people of many different backgrounds. I was interested to see that many members of gen z are looking to bring change and resolve worldwide issues. They encourage others to vote, trying to uplift their communities to keep their best interests in mind. I feel that most if not all of these descriptions of generation z align with my beliefs and how I think. Being a part of this very diverse group of people who are driven by technology has really shown me how different older generations are.  The strongest reaction I received from the readings was admiration for the values gen z stands for.