In His Book Generation X: Tales for an Accelerated Culture

question 19

Multiple Choice

In his book Generation X: Tales for an Accelerated Culture, Douglas Coupland suggested that corporate and government downsizing, and the shift to nonstandard employment, had changed the work orientations of contemporary youth. Which of the following best describes young people as Coupland wrote about them?

• A) They are much more entrepreneurial than their parents were.
• B) Compared to their parents, they are moving more quickly from youth to adulthood.
• C) They are much more willing to take risks, compared to their parents.
• D) They are cynical and alienated, with limited career goals.

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