Will the next generation be more 'european' than the one now?

Question

Will the new european society that is being produced and developed by globalization and the increasing size of the EU be considered less or more european than the one we currently live in?

After all, will the europe of the future be a mix of current european cultures or a new entity in its own right?

Answer 1

The next generation where? And how do you define 'European'?
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Thanks for the elaboration!

As an American who was born in Switzerland to a Swiss mother (I do have dual citizenship), I feel that with each generation we learn more and more about other cultures in the world. Prior to the World Wars, the European countries each had their own distinct cultures and even genetic traits. In 1945, someone likely posed the same question but with nationalistic concerns (e.g., "Will the next generation of Frenchmen be more 'French' than the one now?").

As people intermingle from different countries and continents, the distinctions become increasingly blurry. And just two generations after WWII, you are identifying yourself as 'European' rather than British, Danish, Austrian, etc. In fact, if there weren't all the linguistic/dialectical variants within the European continent, I'd venture to say that it would be quite difficult to tell any person's country of origin.

The youngest generation now has this amazing technology that allows us to discuss such things from all areas of the globe! Add to that the influx of people from poorer countries - in the USA we have immigration issues with people entering our country from Central and South America; and in Europe, you have many immigrants from the Middle East and Northern Africa. As someone else mentioned, there is also the growing economic power of Asian countries, which will further increase the mingling of the cultures. The children being born today will truly be surrounded by all colors and cultures.

As you mentioned, the EU is growing, and that growth means the inclusion of cultures that are not traditionally considered 'European.' So from a political standpoint, it also appears that the next generation of 'Europeans' will not be so easily identified as such. And only the linguistic/dialectical differences may remain to set them apart.

It is my hope that with this continued process, we will realize that we are all members of the human race and stop judging and killing each other over things we can't control, like the color of our skin and the location of our birth. I am hopeful that my Grandchildren will live in a world where we have learned to respect the variations of humanity, and where they can peacefully pursue the things that interest them and appeals to their spirits. If one Grandchild becomes a Muslim and another chooses Catholicism they can still respect and love each other, the same as if one became a lawyer and the other a farmer.

"You may say I'm a dreamer, but I'm not the only one. I hope someday you'll join us, and the world will live as one."
--John Lennon

Answer 2

If you are asking will the next generation be more white, I hope not. I think there will be more brown people. I can only speak for myself and my experience in the US. In the US the younger generation seem to be more race tolerance. I see more white boys dating black girls etc. I think there are more biracial people. People of different races are getting together and finding love. I think this is a good thing.

Answer 3

Nope, not even close. The old world has lots to learn from the New World. Ihave traveled to europe and find them quite behind us in all areas. The Euro will evenually fail and they will once again come to the U.S. to bail them out like they did in WWI andWWII..but you don't believe this because you are thinking how cool they seem...well they are more screwed up then we are ..but history will prove me right like the days of old.

Answer 4

Nope!