Slacker

For the Richard Linklater movie, see Slacker (movie)

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The term slacker, in contemporary western culture, applies generally to young people who underachieve at school, work or both. Slacker culture challenges prevalent capitalistic values, specifically the Protestant work ethic, The key fundamentals of the Protestant ethic are diligence, punctuality, deferment of gratification, and primacy of the work domain.

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School - Work

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The term was commonly used in the United States in World War I and World War II to describe men who were avoiding the military draft. But in the 90's it specifically refers to a variety of tendencies in the young generation—a use popularized by Richard Linklater's movie Slacker. A typical slacker is characterized by a static, unenthusiastic air manifesting in an apparent lack of effort. This lack of motivation is usually represented as a status of unemployment or only minor employment in the service industry.

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United States - World War I - World War II - 90's - Richard Linklater - Slacker

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