Who are these Millenials, you ask? Millenials are defined as people born between 1978 and 1993. They are the largest living generation, outnumbering Baby Boomers 77.6 million to 74.1 million.
I am happy to report that, in light of the "Social Citizens" study, the previously held stereotypes of Millenials have been proven wrong. In a nutshell, my generation rules.
Here's how:
- According to the Corporation for National and Community Service, teenage volunteerism more than doubled between 1989 and 2005 (from 13.4 percent to 28.4 percent).
- "Millenials are set apart from other generations by their cause lifestyle-a youth that is infused with giving and volunteering, eventually complemented by careers dedicated to causes. They are a generation defined by the fervent belief they can change the world one donation, one voluntary activity, or one purchase at a time. They are less interested in and adept at interacting with government agencies and more interested in hands-on ways of improving the lives of people domestically and internationally." ("Social Citizens," The Case Foundation, 2008)
- Social Citizens are “individuals who are energetic and passionate about social causes; brimming with new approaches and ideas for problem-solving; disposed toward sharing of responsibilities and rewards of affecting change in the world; and equipped with the digital tools and people power to make it happen." (“Social Citizens,” The Case Foundation, 2008)








