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June 30, 2009

Generation gap widening in U.S.: study

  • Americans of different ages are increasingly at odds over a range of social and technological issues.
    • By HOPE YEN
    Associated Press Writer

    WASHINGTON — From cell phones and texting to religion and manners, younger and older Americans see the world differently, creating the largest generation gap since the tumultuous years of the 1960s and the culture clashes over Vietnam, civil rights and women's liberation.

    A new study released Monday by the Pew Research Center found Americans of different ages increasingly at odds over a range of social and technological issues. It also highlights a widening age divide after last November's election, when 18- to 29-year-olds voted for Democrat Barack Obama by a 2-to-1 ratio.


     
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