Born from the early-1960s to the early-1980s, the people that have helped shape history between the Baby Boomers▼ and the Millennials▼ are called Generation X. National Geographic Channel (NGC) has a series of the same name, Generation X, that will be airing shortly, focusing on the cultural events that have influenced the world we live in today.
At first, Generation X was thought to be lazy. There were even two movies, Slackers and Reality Bites, which reflected this stereotyping▼. The reasoning behind this was that surfing and skateboarding were increasing in popularity as Gen Xers turned into teenagers. Therefore, many older people decided that Gen Xers enjoyed hanging out at beaches or skateboard parks instead of working at a dead-end job from nine to five. Generation X loved music because they were raised on MTV, and saw punk rock, hair metal, hip-hop, and electronic music become extremely popular. Unlike their parents who held the same job their whole lives, Gen Xers switched companies on a whim. However, many Gen Xers have become big-time entrepreneurs.
Over time, Generation X has made its mark in history. From the election of a Generation X president, Barack Obama, in 2008, to legalizing gay marriage, Generation X has come a long way in a little time. Marrying interviews with icons and leading historians, period archival▼ footage, and impressionistic▼ recreations, the six-part series puts this generation on the couch for a few hours of compelling and thought-provoking rehabilitation▼. Catch Generation X on NGC to hear more about this iconic generation.
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