Fillenials and Morality
Unit 7
Introduction
Is there really a great difference of values and morality among Filipino millennials
(Fillenials) who belong to different generations? Is there such a thing as “best generation?
Millennials (also known as Generation Y, Digital Natives, Generation Me, Generation
Rent, and Echo Boomers) are generational cohort born roughly between 1980-2000.
Millennials are likely the most studied and talked about generation today. They are the first
generation in history that have grown up totally immersed in a world of digital technology,
which has shaped their identities and created lasting political, social and cultural attitudes. This
is so because they equate the world with digital technology. This makes the Millennials unique.
They experience the world through technology, like older generations experience the world
through their organic senses. This intimacy with the digital world is one of the Millennials’
greatest strengths and greatest challenge.
In this topic, you will get to know who the millennials are, their characteristics and
the recent statistics about them.
Learning Outcomes. At the end of the lesson, the students are able to:
1. Characterize the millennials;
2. Identify the dominant moral values exemplified by millennials; and
3. Appreciate the roles of millennials in the society and in the workplace.
Activating Prior Learning
Share it! (15 minutes)
The class is divided into four groups. Each group will select a discussant and a facilitator.
Students, you will talk about the different characteristics of millennials, taking it from your
own experiences, after which, you may share your common experiences in the groups for
only five to seven minutes.
Presentation of Contents
According to Vangie Beal, Millennials (millennial generation, Generation Y) is the phrase
used to generally describe a person who reached adulthood in the early 21st century and covers
the generation of people born between 1980 and 2000.
Millennials are those who grew up using electronics, the Internet and online social
communities. According to DMR (Digital marketing Ramblings) the millennial generation
spends 18 hours per week on their smartphone, make up 25 percent of the US workforce and
are the largest group to use a coupon for Internet shopping. Some facts offered by Pew
Research Center suggest that millennials are likely to be college graduates and are the
generation most likely to live at home between the ages of 25 and 35. Pew Research Center)
To understand better who the Filinials are, let us take a look at the birth coverage and the
corresponding name attached to it as presented below:
Generation Z (GenZ, Post-Millennial, Centennials) birth years ranging from the
late-1990s to mid-2000s.
Generation Y (Millennials) Born between 1980 and 2000.
Generation X (Gen X, MTV Generation)
Born between 1960 through to ending birth year in the early 1980s, they are the
“Baby Boomers”
Born in the early 1940s and ending birth year in 1959 are the “Silents”
The way to attract millennials is to create a “state of the art experience”- workplacethat
matches their technological expertise. It’s about finding a balance between youthful
enthusiasm, collaborative spirit, and the realities of the business world. Nothing makes
millennials unhappier than doing tasks with traditional methods that can be done better and
more efficiently with the right technology or more sophisticated methods.
There are certainly a lot of conflicting views about the characteristics of millennials but there
are some common themes. One is collaboration. Millennials want to work with each other using
technology. Another is loyalty to people, not companies. Most experts agree that Millennials have
no compunctions about switching jobs if they can find an employer to meet their needs. So when
they say, “We think we can do a much better job with this project if you buy us this neat software,”
that deserves some serious thought. They might be right. The payoff in their enthusiasm,
commitment, and efficiency may be worth it.
Below is an article that describes further the characteristics of Fillenials. Read and answer
the comprehension questions that follow.
MANILA, Philippines – Results of a recent survey conducted by a private firm showed
that Filipino millennials are among the world's most optimistic despite the political and
economic conditions in the Philippines.
In the survey released by financial advisory firm Deloitte on Sunday, April 16, 84%
of Filipino millennials said they expect the social and political situation in the country to be
better in the next 12 months. This is significantly higher compared to their counterparts in
other countries with only 36% sharing their optimism.
Filipino millennials' optimism, however, is also tempered by the current issues.
"While [Filipino millennials] feel good about the country and their own prospects for
success, this sentiment is tempered by the reality surrounding them," said Deloitte Philippines
chief executive officer Greg Navarro. (READ: What you need to know about Filipino
millennials)
"But if you look at how millennials are getting involved – on social media, in the streets
– you can say that they aren't simply sitting back and letting these issues overwhelm them.
They are making their voices heard and participating in the national dialogue," he added.
Millennials also have strong trust in government with 90% of them believing that the
government can resolve the issues and that it has taken steps to address those problems.
Economic outlook
Based on the survey results, terrorism (40%) as well as crime and personal safety
(35%) are the top concerns of Filipino millennials.
Other points of concern for them include healthcare or disease prevention (29%),
climate change and natural disasters (27%), and unemployment (24%).
While unemployment is a key concern, 89% of Filipino millennials believe the country's
economic situation will improve this year. This is almost double the global average of 45%
and even higher than the Southeast Asia average, which is at 53%.
In terms of personal finances, 84% expect themselves to be financially better than their
parents while 76% think they'll be happier than the previous generations. These figures are
still significantly better than the global averages, which stand at 26% and 23%, respectively.
"Notably, lack of optimism regarding 'social progress' is most evident in Belgium,
France, Germany, and the UK – nations that are now dealing with the reality of Brexit and the
rise of far-right populism. Meanwhile, greater optimism is seen in the Philippines, Brazil,
India, Indonesia, and Turkey," Deloitte said.
Comprehension Questions
1. How are the Fillenials (Filipino millennials ) being described in the article?
2. Are the Filpino millennials passive or active in their participation to the
national issues/concerns.
3. Do you think Fillenials have the trust and confidence to the present government?
Justify your answer.
4. What are the top concerns of the Fillenials?
5. Compare and contrast the Fillenials to the world’s or global millennial
Summary
Millennials are dubbed with their different names or identities based on the
period or years they were born.
They have different characteristics in the various aspects of life. The Fillenials who
are considered to be the Filipino millennials have their own unique characteristics.
Assessment
Match Column A with Column B
Column A Column B
1. Generation Z Millennials) Born between 1980 and 2000.
2. Generation Y Born in the early 1940s and ending birth year in 1959
3. Generation X between 1960 through to ending birth year in the early
1980s, they are the “Baby Boomers”
4. Baby Boomers Gen X, MTV Generation
5. Silents GenZ, Post-Millennial, Centennials, birth years ranging
from the late-1990s to mid-2000s.
Compare and contrast the different millennials.
Reflection
If you were given the chance to choose a life timeline, what generation will
you choose to be born and why?
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