In the above video, Jasravee Kaur Chandra points out that clash between generations is nothing new. However, the gap between Gen Z and Gen X is wider than ever. From careers to identity, money to parenting, these two groups couldn’t be more different. Let’s break it down.
Parenting: Rules vs. Negotiation
- Gen X: Raised with strict rules, top-down authority, and clear boundaries.
- Gen Z: Grew up with collaborative parenting—negotiation, open dialogue, and mutual decision-making.
Information Overload vs. Curated News
- Gen X: Sheltered childhood, limited TV channels, and filtered news.
- Gen Z: Born into an unfiltered world—24/7 internet, instant news, and social media overload.
Careers: Stability vs. Flexibility
- Gen X: Followed fixed career paths, worked towards stability, climbed the corporate ladder.
- Gen Z: Prefers non-linear careers, values lifelong learning, and skill upgrades over degrees.
Work Philosophy: Clocking In vs. Crafting Identity
- Gen X: Work = stability, job titles, security, buying a house.
- Gen Z: Work = self-expression, portfolio careers, freelance projects, and identity-building.
Money: Security vs. Freedom
- Gen X: Money meant security, retirement plans, and long-term investments.
- Gen Z: Money means freedom, early retirement, side hustles, and experiences over possessions.
Identity: Fixed vs. Fluid
- Gen X: Defined themselves through gender, occupation, religion, ethnicity.
- Gen Z: Embraces fluid identities, blending personal and professional life, valuing inclusivity.
Life Approach: Brick-by-Brick vs. Mood Board
- Gen X: Built life in a structured, step-by-step way.
- Gen Z: Treats life like a mood board—dynamic, layered, and ever-evolving.
Jagged with Jasravee, the Marketing Show 
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