Entitlement
Entitlement-the fact of having a right to something or the belief that one is inherently deserving of privileges or special treatment.
We talked about how the Baby Boomer and the X Generation think that Millennials feel entitled. Below is a perfect example of these feelings.
There is also the other side of the story: Millennials feel that they are entitled to better things because the older generations have left the world in shambles. And it's not just in the United States.
Full article can be found here
But is anyone really entitled to anything?
- Watch the video above
- Read the article below
- Using the knowledge you have and gained, fill out the discussion web
- Discussion on Entitlement
Activity 2
Entitlement does not just refer to the generational issue but also entitlement from the Government
Entitlement Programs- The kind of government program that provides individuals with personal financial benefits to which an indefinite number of potential beneficiaries have a legal right (enforceable in court, if necessary) whenever they meet eligibility conditions that are specified by the standing law that authorizes the program
Examples of these programs include:
- Social Security
- Medicare
- Medicaid
- Most Veterans' Administration programs
- Unemployment compensation
- Food stamps
What we are going to to is answer this question: Is anyone entitled to anything?
To do this, were will be doing the following steps
1) Pick 4 of the following government programs and research the following:
1) Pick 4 of the following government programs and research the following:
- What it provides
- Why it came about
- Who can benefit from it/ Who was the program designed for
- How many people receive the program benefits
- How much money is put towards it
- Why people like and dislike the program
Programs:
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2) Write a paragraph about each program you pick. Tell me why or why not people need this program
3) Write a Conclusion. This should answer:
This is worth 6 points! And is due Wednesday.
3) Write a Conclusion. This should answer:
- How does Social Stratification play into these programs?
- Is anyone entitled to anything?
- Should people feel entitled to these programs that are provided by the government?
This is worth 6 points! And is due Wednesday.