L A I C O S E G N A CH ON L A I C SO A I D ME 22
BURST
The iGeneration is fighting for connection, conversation, and change—all online. By Sydney Sinks Social media dominates our culture and has revolutionized how our generation interacts with the world. Snapchat, Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter offer ways to connect with others. We learn to see different viewpoints, develop meaningful relationships, and orchestrate entire campaigns and protests. We’re pushing ideas and political movements through internet cables. Society labels young people as the iGeneration for a reason. We grew up with smartphones and the internet, and we were entering grade school when Mark Zuckerberg became a household name. Social media sites have only expanded since that time. Before, people seemed hesitant to join Facebook. Now, you may receive a strange look if you tell someone you aren’t on multiple sites.
