Generation X

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born 1961-1981  "slacker generation"
bullet grew up with highest divorce rates ever, computers, and AIDS
bullet "latch-key kids"
bullet Roe v. Wade (1981) legalized abortion                                  
bullet dotcom jobs leaving many without job security
bullet cold war ends
bullet strong individualism
bullet Challenger explodes
bullet contributing members: Princess Diana, Michael Dell, Michael Jordan, Quentin Tarantino, Bill Bales and Adrian Scott (founders of Napster)
                  
 

 

 Introduction

Facts

Silent Generation
 

Generation X
 

Historical Background

Conclusions