Intergenerational Interview Report
“The only way to make sense out of change is to plunge into it, move with it, and join the dance.”- Alan Watts
Throughout history; more specifically throughout different generations, we as human beings have been subject to a certain amount of change within our society. As time goes by change is almost inevitable among a nation. Change has occurred throughout history due to specific events that have a ripple effect upon individuals. Whether the change is a result of advancing technology, social climate, or foreign influence there is little chance of preventing the effect it will have on society. It is difficult to argue that we have not seen a paradigm shift in social attitudes from generation to
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When asked about his sense of community during his childhood, my Grandfather spoke about how much his family and his neighbours relied on each other to survive and to keep each other in good spirits. They helped farm each others land and in the end would split what was harvested. It was not until doing further research that it became obvious to me just how important the interdependence of this tight knit community was to their survival. Between 1943 and 1945 the Dutch people faced a horrible famine that killed nearly 30,000 Dutch civilians which is an astronomical number for a two years span. (Hitchcock, 98) Seeing as my Grandfather was so young at the time he was not able to remember much about his times during the war, so instead I conducted some research on what life might have been for a Dutch civilian during that time period. During the war time the Dutch government was completely ran by Nazis and as a result many rules were implemented that were of little benefit to the people of the country. For example men from ages 18-35 were forced to work in munitions factories and do field work, Dutch people were handed out “ration cards” that would limit the amount of food they could consume within the week. (Van der Zee, 3) Evidently this was a difficult time for the Dutch people so I decided to then change the topic of discussion and ask my Grandfather about his teenage years. To kick off the discussion the
I believe that society has changed for the worse. The reason I believe this is because society in the past was much simpler. There was not a lot of technology available to individuals. People are starting to lose the art of communication. Instead people text one another in text lingo versus using proper grammar. Family units in the 1950's, 60's, and 70's were much different than they are today. There were more families with two parents in the home. There was less single parent household or step parent households. the more society evolve and changes the worse our society is becoming. The more technology is incorporated into our lives the further people seem to be getting from one another. In the 1950's a traditional household consisted of one mother, one father, two or three children, and a
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There are currently six living generations in the United States, each with different characteristics, beliefs, and values. The things that define each generation’s culture are derived from their history, upbringing, and the lifestyle of their time. Our generation was born between 1980 and 2000. We are called Millennials. More specifically, we grew up in the South, which typically lends itself to being more conservative and religious. These characteristics, along with our instant gratification attitude, define who we are, what we believe, and how we view other generations. For example, we might have differing views with the Silent Generation. Some Millennials may feel the Silent Generation’s social, religious, and economic conservatism is outdated.
The Boomer that I interviewed recently retired but she said that for the most part, she enjoyed the professional development days and always found at least some helpful information that she could take with her. She especially liked the workshops that were interactive as well as those that incorporated small group work which enabled them to learn from each other. She said that when she was a young, new teacher she would often sign up for conferences that were out of town which focused on an applicable subject matter. Some of her team teachers would often come along so that they eventually incorporate the material together. She said that these conferences were very helpful to her. She especially liked the Great Expectations workshops she went
Family can be very influential in the decisions that we make whether by persuasion, support, or other means. The person I interviewed is Dr. Gutierrez, the director of the Symphony Orchestra and the Director of the Center for Latin American Music Studies at TCU. He was born in Ibague, Colombia, in 1957. He went to the Conservatorio de Música del Tolima, where he got his high school and bachelor’s degree at the same time. Then he went to Illinois State University to get his master’s degree in composition and conducting, and then to the University of Colorado to get his doctoral degree in orchestra conducting.
The difference in perceptions is primarily caused by the changing nature of global politics. Throughout the twentieth century, there were constant conflicts in the world. Older generations actively
The people that I interviewed at Pueblo del Sol Middle School were the Parent Liaison Susie Zavala and the Principal Alejandro Chavez. After coming up with the set of questions the my partner and I wanted to have answered we felt that it was best to interview two people at the school. Mrs. Zavala has been the parent liaison for -- years and Mr. Chavez has been the principal for -- years. Mr. Chavez comes from a family of educators and currently his brother Dr. Jacob Chavez is the Superintendent of a nearby school district. Both interviewees are Latino and seem to have a deep interest for the community and want to see our students and parents succeed. Both Mr. Chavez and Mrs. Zavala gave good insight on how to get parents more involved in
For this assignment, I interviewed my wonderful mother Joan. I asked her for her opinion on the topics of marriage, sibling relationships, and grandparent relationships. She provided insightful answers that revealed a great deal about her values.
Many factors influence the well-being of the older adult population. As people advance through life, memory problems develop sometimes. Getting up and down out of a chair, and walking becomes difficult. At times assistance is needed for shopping or preparing meals. Cognitive impairments, nutrition, and falls are a few items I will be addressing in this paper.
If I had the opportunity to interview anyone in my family, it would my Grandma. She was born in Spain and lived there most her life. I would ask her about the Spanish culture and what it was like to live there, what she wore, what she ate, where she lived and what her friends and family were like. I love Spain and it would so much fun to learn all about it!
A few weeks ago I was sitting in my kitchen going over my “to-do’s” for the week and I realized I hadn't figured out what to do for my second reflection paper for my SW 333 class. I told my roommate that I was troubled by the assignment since I didn't want to “interview” one of my friends and talk about the same old same old “highs and lows” of being an lgbtqia+ identified individual in today’s society. We all know how that paper would read. Luckily, my friends mom overheard my conversation and suggested I meet up with her old co-worker as he would be a great person to interview. Suffice to say, she was more than right. A week later, I met up with Tommy Allen and had a great open discussion about a variety of issues and topics that not only effect both the local and national communities. A little background info about Tommy Allen: He is the publisher and lifestyle editor at Rapid Growth Media, as well as a Commissioner for the city of Grand Rapids, which is a mayor appointed position.
Humans are a species that superficially welcome change, yet regress to antiquated ideals. They look back to our ancestors to learn, to develop discernment from their mistakes. Simultaneously, society rejects some ideas and implements others. The first form of democracy was effectuated during the Athenian era. The display of a woman’s body was not shamed, Greeks displayed pornographic art in buildings to fit their aesthetic ideal. This was the antithesis in the 50’s, however, today we have magazine covers with half-naked women in just about every grocery store. Change can only have one of two effects, either positive or negative, but we will continue to look to our past for a part of the answer.
Have you ever wondered how the next generation of children would impact the world? With the internet at our fingertips and the vast amount of information accessible many young men and women have taken this opportunity to change the world. They change the world by innovating and finding new and easy ways to do everyday tasks. President John F. Kennedy states in his inaugural speech that it is the nation’s responsibility to help make the world a better place. Bob Dylan’s song, "The Times They Are A-Changin'" talks about how the world is going to become different and that we should be ready to move on when that time arrives. “The A&P” by John Updike discusses the status between previous and new generation. The next generation is ready to take ownership from the old.
The person I interviewed, Christopher, is fourteen years old. He is in the eighth grade in middle school in a rural area of Tennessee. For the interview we went to a local park where we could talk in a more isolated, but comfortable setting. The goal of the interview was to get to know the person being interviewed better and see where they are in relation to Erikson’s Psychosocial Theory of Development and Jean Piaget’s Cognitive Theory. The interview was conducted in a manner that would allow for me to test for hypothetical thinking abilities, internalizing/externalizing tendencies, self-awareness abilities, identity vs. confusion/ psychosocial development, biological growth, cognitive
How many times have you felt that your parents don't understand you, that they have no respect for you as an individual? How often do you shake your head in frustration and blame it on the 'generation gap'? Parents! They are like aliens from another planet altogether! You and they are in different camps; strangers forced to live under the same roof Right? Wrong! There is a way of bridging what appears to be a yawning chasm. If you genuinely want to improve your relationship with your parents (and give them a big shock in the bargain!) try listening to them, treating them just like you would listen to a valued friend. Instead of always whining, 'You don't understand me", stop and think. Do we ever try and understand