There seems to be a stigma around the word 'Millennial' these days. Millennials are seen as entitled as they receive participation trophies and straight A's with minimal effort. They are seen as lazy and technologically dependent due to the rapid advances in technology during their upbringing. Stigmas like these create an umbrella around the entire millennial generation. This doesn't allow other generations to see the true meaning of being a millennial which is change.
Malala Yousafzai
A fifteen-year-old who stood up to radical terrorists who shot her because they don't believe women should get education. She's now an educational activist and the youngest person to ever be nominated for a Nobel Peace Prize. She is also a millennial.
A 22 year old who created a barrier system he designed to collect and remove trash from the Pacific Ocean without disrupting marine life. He is also a millennial.
Mark Zuckerberg
Zuuckerberg created Facebook in 2004 and is a billionaire, father, philanthropist, and millennial.
Adele's 2011 album sold over 31 million copies and was awarded every award conceivable aside from the Nobel Peace Prize. She has retained adoration from extremely talented singers such as Beyoncé and Aretha Franklin. She is now a mother to her four-year-old son and she is also a millennial.
So next time someone uses the term 'millennial' in a condescending way, remind them of the people listed here and what they've done for the world today.
