Comparing Gen X And The Vietnam War

Just as every person differs from one another, undoubtedly each generation also differs from the next. Every generation has its unique attitudes, and lifestyle choices. Whereas earlier generations experienced various historical events, e.g. the baby boomers and the Vietnam War, that considerably impacted their viewpoints, so is the case for each generation. Whereas generation X is often associated with being the latch-key kids, having considerable access to education, and witnessing various historical events such as the Cold War, the fall of the Berlin Wall, the Millennials are often labelled as the me-generation, having equal access to education regardless of socio-economic barriers, experiencing historical events such as 9/11, the war in
Furthermore, although both generations have had access to education, they still differ in regards to equal opportunities. Whereas Gen X had more limited access, attempted at inclusion and had lack of diversity, the Gen Y is the exact opposite. They have open access to education and the internet, much more diversity and socio-economic barriers are almost gone, which as a result leads to a much smarter, more knowledgeable and caring community due to the more information available that pushes people to care more. There are no precise dates when these generations started and ended, but it is estimated that Generation Xers birth years start in the 1960s and end in 1980s, while on the other hand, Gen Yers start in the 1980s ending in the early
Both X and Y generations experienced traumas that affected them and the growth of their fears. Such historical events were the Cold War and the collapse of the Berlin Wall in the Gen X, while our generation went through the war in terror and the 9/11. It stopped them from expressing themselves and reaching their goals in some ways. Basically, it kept them from reaching their full potential. E.g. the youth in Kosovo went through a really hard time during the war with Serbia 15 years ago. Its consequences are seen today in the effect it had on the population. People witnessed some terrible things and lost the ones closest to them. These are traits that leave permanent scars in people, both psychological and