Gen X Cohort
Birth Years: 1965 – 1980
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Understanding the Gen X Generation
Gen X represents the latchkey generation. They experienced the rise of MTV, cassette tapes, personal walkmans, first arcade systems, and independent neighborhood play.
Key Defining Traits
- Self-reliant and independent
- Witnessed early home video games and personal stereos
- MTV and grunge culture pioneers
Iconic Public Figures
Elon Musk, Kurt Cobain, Tony Hawk, Winona Ryder