what is the greatest challenge your generation faces ? why ? write in about 300 to 350 words
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By Gabriel Bichet, Eve Cassavoy, Maddie Hunt, Jasmine Sebastian, and Emma Turner (ENG1100Q), edited by Ruth Bradley-St-Cyr
In September, I took on teaching three sections of ENG1100: Workshop in Essay Writing, a required course for first-year students at the University of Ottawa. Facing 200 students every week really keeps you on your toes, so I like to challenge them in return. Their first assignment was to write, in groups of five, an essay answering the question “What is the biggest challenge facing your generation?” An overwhelming number of students pointed to technology as the biggest challenge, specifically how cell phones run — and ruin — their lives via social isolation, distraction, cyberbullying, and eroding relationships. Some pointed to environmental issues, lack of respect from older generations, or mental health as the biggest challenges. Some looked to the wider world, pointing to “society’s new-found ignorance” and apathy regarding Indigenous issues, rights issues, the news cycle, politics, and “peaceful co-existence.” The following essay touches on many of these issues, and I would like to share it with you as an end-of-year message to all generations. — Ruth Bradley-St-Cyr, Senior Editor, CIPS
Living in the information age, we are often overwhelmed by the tragic content we find while trying to relax in front of our screens. It can be exhausting to discern which news is real, which is fake, and which is so terrible that it makes us numb to the outside world. Finding meaning and purpose in these articles is not our first response; it is much more convenient to post wishful thoughts and prayers rather than attempt to do anything to remedy the situation. Today with social media, our safety bubble, conversing about the world’s biggest issues has become not only a fad, but also a sedative to replace action. Many people convince themselves they have done their part by making a Facebook post, or retweeting something intolerant Donald Trump said, adding only a petty remark in the comment section.
The real solutions to global issues, however, must be concrete, not virtual. Any problem can be solved if people co-operate. Cultural anthropologist Margaret Mead put it this way: “Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it’s the only thing that ever has.” The main obstacle to progress, however, is the general apathy of Generation Z (those born since 1999) and trusting that someone else will take care of it. In order to solve problems such as education, climate change, and social equality, one must join the call to arms and take action, rather than join the talk about it. Effective activism can motivate people to take part in change and create sustainable movements
Explanation:
biggest challenges are for this generation
1)Lack of Education
Education is a topic that many feel strongly about, especially since most people in Generation Z are currently in school or post-secondary. Lack of quality education is one of the world’s most persistent issues. This problem is not isolated to developing countries where equitable education systems may not yet be in place; North American education systems also have flaws. Activism in developing new schools, or fortifying existing ones, is effective because people have personal ties to the issue, perhaps suffering themselves in various ways from poor schooling. It is in the best interests of Generation Z, therefore, to resist the persistent flaws in education by joining a protest or doing something proactive about education issues. Harnessing our passion and turning it into activism can help mobilize people to change education systems at home and abroad.
2)Deterioration of the Environment
One of the biggest threats to our generation (and future generations) is the deterioration of the environment. Since this issue affects everyone, there must be more urgency in our communities to help the environment. This is an enormous problem for one person to change, so working in community is essential. Our generation must help educate and involve our communities in environmental issues like pollution and climate change. We can create online information sources, put up posters, and host events to promote environmental awareness and action. The community could start a garden or plants trees for everyone to enjoy. If every household just changed some little things — for example, car sharing, unplugging devices, and changing to energy efficient lightbulbs — it would add up to a big difference for our environment.
3)Lack of Equality
and finally lack of confidence 8n themselves
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