Discussion

Humanities

Click on the link below to the article titled, “Age-Based Stereotypes: Silent Killer of Collaboration and Productivity.” Beginning on page three, there are typical stereotypes for each generation listed. Find your generation and respond to the following questions.

Article: http://www.rpi.edu/dept/hr/docs/Age-Based%20Stereotypes.pdf

1. Are these stereotypes an accurate description of you?
2. Have you made any of these assumptions about individuals in the other generations?
3. How does it make you feel when someone makes a stereotypical assessment of you?
4. Compare and contrast the three sociological perspectives on aging described in your lesson six readings.
5. Does one of these perspectives resonate more with you than the others? Explain your position.

Discussion post instructions:

– Your response should be at least two 8-9 sentence paragraphs

– Write posts that are of sufficient length, relevant and reflect your deep understanding. Please include a question to encourage other students for further discussion. Refer to resources inside and outside the course using accurate APA citation.

**I have attached textbook… please cite at least once.

** I am generation Y