We continue to learn more about Millennials with each of these studies.  And it is important to understand how these values compare with those of the other generations.

Here is the relevant summary from the Christian Science Monitor article by Morley Winograd and Michael D. Hais:

“Millennials are the American generation least bound by gender role expectations, so it isn’t surprising that the protagonist is a young woman with an androgynous name, Andy (Sachs). Because Millennials are also the most tolerant American generation, it’s not surprising that Andy’s best friends are an African-American woman, a gay man, and her sensitive boyfriend who aspires to be a chef. In true Millennial fashion, Andy constantly relies on her friends and parents, whom she adores, for love, advice, and support.

Andy is temporarily attracted by the glitter of the world of high fashion. However, like others of this generation who are driven by a desire to solve society’s problems, she realizes her true calling is far different.

She breaks with her boss, Miranda Priestly, at the fashion magazine where she works, so that she can take a job writing for a liberal newspaper. But, as a polite and conventional Millennial, the break is not harsh. In fact, her old boss, the devil herself, provides the crucial reference for Andy’s new job.

Everyone in politics and pop culture should learn the lesson MTV belatedly has. To really understand the preferences of young people, take a look at their generation and not simply their age. That will tell you everything you need to know”

Of course this a view of the Millennials.  I am curious if Millennials see The Devil Wears Prada as their coming of age movie.

What is fascinating about this article is that it brings the use of the internet as primary source of reading material right up against the view of the importance of reading books. Before I contribute my two cents on this topic, I invite others to read the article and offer comments on this site. I eagerly await your insights…

Thanks!
JD