Wild Card
Politics, Social Media, and Generation Z As an individual born into Generation Z, I have some knowledge of the habits and views of those my age. Gen Z is made up of those born from the years 1997 to 2012. Because Generation Z is still relatively young, the older members lean towards millennial views and remember when social media wasn't a significant aspect of everyday life. Still, statistically speaking, political opinions, social media habits, and characteristics can differ from generation to generation. The overwhelming impact that Gen Z has on politics through social media is astounding; not only is the generation sharing their views, but they are also being influenced, and many take advantage of that. According to Pew Research Center , one-in-ten eligible voters were part of Gen Z during the 2020 election. Of those between 18 and 24, 65% voted for Biden, according to the NBC exit polls . It has also been noticed that in the GOP, Gen Z has different views than older Republican...
