A guide and blueprint to a purposeful millennial existenceâand how we can make a difference.
What does it mean to be a millennial in this chaotic world? Beyond Snapchat and Tinder, the consumerist culture weâve inherited, and quarter-life crises, can a millennial aspire to more?
Alison Lea Sher argues, yes, we can! Packing herself up in an RV, Sher embarks on a road trip in hopes of starting a conversation about what it means to grow up in America, post-Great Recession. Interviewing 150 of her millennial peers as they begin their adult livesâfrom kids heading straight to Wall Street after college to those sleeping on itâSher asks: âWho are you; what should you do; and how can you step into your destiny as a stakeholder in society?â
The Millennialâs Guide to Changing the World is a one-of-a-kind ethnographic study on the spotlighted millennial generation, as told by millennialsâthe largest generation in US history that is now transitioning from adolescence to adulthood. As millennials embark on a young adult quest during a frightening time, how can they enlist the idealism, values, and resistance politics they are so well-known for to discover a sense of self and purpose? Learn how to:
âAdultââand not in the way society defines it Ride the technology revolution, instead of letting it ride you Be ethical, inclusive, and sex-positive in your relationships Resist the corporate oligarchy we live in Recognize privilege, embrace diversity, and fight for equality Save the earth, literally
With intimate stories, ethnographic research, and practical tips, The Millennialâs Guide to Changing the World will inspire every young person, showing them how to optimize their coming-of-age potential in a world that desperately needs it.