The Two Gen Zs: A Generation Divided by Time and Opportunity The notion that Gen Z is a monolithic generation has been debunked by recent data from the Yale Youth Poll.
The poll reveals a clear dividing line between two distinct groups Big Zs and Little Zs, separated by their birth years, cultural experiences, and economic contexts.
Big Zs, born in the late 1990s and early 2000s, grew up during a time of relative stability before the COVID 19 pandemic.