Don't really know what is gen Y, its typically people born in the 80's or 90's.This is one generation which has seem a sudden technology development.From landlines, inland letters, brick video games we have moved to smart phone, video calling to PS3. We also have seen a shift from a country of extreme rigidness to becoming westernized.I have been a pious child to a non pious adult.
I personally know some of my friends and myself included , do not really focus when a ritual is being done in childhood. Now we are unaware of many tiny festivals which our parents celebrated but held some meaning unless reminded.I wonder how we will pass on this to the next generation.I think these rituals are good when done in moderation.In some families everything is done in a ritual, life becomes a ritual if this goes on for everything.
We saw influx of sudden female specific era, we had equal number of women in a engineering or medical classroom., while in past it could be counted on fingers.We have female company CEO's now for major companies, we have influential female political figures.There is a sudden shift in perception of working women.But, the country still is stuck to the roti making as necessarily a female role.Even if you are a CEO,a hardened roti still gets some flake.So, the genx is confused on the reality of role change.Also, the trend of hyphenated last names is crazy.
Then there is facebook culture of spousal love.The couple uploading pics everyday to reinforce their love to their 2000 friends.(as if they care).Then the doubts which creep up on others mind, does my husband/boyfriend not care for me.Why am i not his facebook cover(really!) .We take vacations now easily , due to the good economy of past decade and high incomes.But, have you noticed, the bigger camera and lenses people lug around instead of traditional camera .These are for the perfect photo for facebook, instagram and lets not forget watspp profile picture.Also, we use mobile now for everything apart from making calls.Its a perfect photo tool for every moment anywhere.Then we have editing tools to looks like Beyonce in a minute.Though we do miss the spontaneous kodak moments as we retake every pic until its perfect.But, in turn miss on real experience of the place.
Then there are tools for hooking up with anyone , with facebook, apps like tinder.You just swipe and you have a date.The traditional meetings of finding a connection to a girl or guy we like is gone now.Its all in an instant click away and if you don't like, just delete them and move on.The value of relationship is diminishing day by day.
The familial love is on all time high with fathers day, mothers day and sisters day(pardon me if don't know any more, i find these too superficial).There is no time like fathers day to gift your dad something and upload it on facebook and then forget about him somewhere in India.You have no time to talk to him but have time to upload and update facebook for random people who will like your love for your father who is probably waiting for your call.Its all confusing if your father is on facebook and he too likes it and wonders if probably now you will make a facebook video call to him.
There are 2000 friends on your facebook, not a single real friend.You feel elated with the increasing number of facebook friends or maybe watsapp friends.You don't care if you don't have any real ones as anyways you have no time.Also, you have a insurance policy who will help you if you need anything.
Basically i am nobody to criticize ,its just so confusing sometimes and so pressuring.We have to compete with social media.We do get envious of luxury vacations people take etc.No wonder we have depression and anxiety on all time high.Sometimes, despite thinking i am away from social media competition, i find myself missing so much.I don't know what is right or wrong with the confusion we deal with, it just exists.
I personally know some of my friends and myself included , do not really focus when a ritual is being done in childhood. Now we are unaware of many tiny festivals which our parents celebrated but held some meaning unless reminded.I wonder how we will pass on this to the next generation.I think these rituals are good when done in moderation.In some families everything is done in a ritual, life becomes a ritual if this goes on for everything.
We saw influx of sudden female specific era, we had equal number of women in a engineering or medical classroom., while in past it could be counted on fingers.We have female company CEO's now for major companies, we have influential female political figures.There is a sudden shift in perception of working women.But, the country still is stuck to the roti making as necessarily a female role.Even if you are a CEO,a hardened roti still gets some flake.So, the genx is confused on the reality of role change.Also, the trend of hyphenated last names is crazy.
Then there is facebook culture of spousal love.The couple uploading pics everyday to reinforce their love to their 2000 friends.(as if they care).Then the doubts which creep up on others mind, does my husband/boyfriend not care for me.Why am i not his facebook cover(really!) .We take vacations now easily , due to the good economy of past decade and high incomes.But, have you noticed, the bigger camera and lenses people lug around instead of traditional camera .These are for the perfect photo for facebook, instagram and lets not forget watspp profile picture.Also, we use mobile now for everything apart from making calls.Its a perfect photo tool for every moment anywhere.Then we have editing tools to looks like Beyonce in a minute.Though we do miss the spontaneous kodak moments as we retake every pic until its perfect.But, in turn miss on real experience of the place.
Then there are tools for hooking up with anyone , with facebook, apps like tinder.You just swipe and you have a date.The traditional meetings of finding a connection to a girl or guy we like is gone now.Its all in an instant click away and if you don't like, just delete them and move on.The value of relationship is diminishing day by day.
The familial love is on all time high with fathers day, mothers day and sisters day(pardon me if don't know any more, i find these too superficial).There is no time like fathers day to gift your dad something and upload it on facebook and then forget about him somewhere in India.You have no time to talk to him but have time to upload and update facebook for random people who will like your love for your father who is probably waiting for your call.Its all confusing if your father is on facebook and he too likes it and wonders if probably now you will make a facebook video call to him.
There are 2000 friends on your facebook, not a single real friend.You feel elated with the increasing number of facebook friends or maybe watsapp friends.You don't care if you don't have any real ones as anyways you have no time.Also, you have a insurance policy who will help you if you need anything.
Basically i am nobody to criticize ,its just so confusing sometimes and so pressuring.We have to compete with social media.We do get envious of luxury vacations people take etc.No wonder we have depression and anxiety on all time high.Sometimes, despite thinking i am away from social media competition, i find myself missing so much.I don't know what is right or wrong with the confusion we deal with, it just exists.
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