Henry Ford
Robert Fowler
Mr. Crosson
SBAD 374 Section 450
November 14 2012
Baby Boomers vs. Millenials
A person born before the World War II is called a baby boomer. This is between 1946 and 1964 as is approximated by the bureau of census in U.S. In addition, there are times when the name baby boomer is used in the context of culture. As a result, name does not have a precise definition, even in a territory ( Foot 45). Additionally, different individuals, scholars, organizations and groups have varied culturally and technically in their opinions regarding what makes up a baby boomer. Arguably, it is impossible for someone to exist in a permanent and inseparable form or ascribe attributes that are universal, to a particular generation. However, majority of the people try to identify cultural similarities and effects of generational history. As a result, the name baby boomer became popularly known (Armour 11-12). In addition, they are identified redefinition and rejection of the values that made up their traditions. However, some people refute that boomers reject their cultural practices because of the wide continuity of their values to the young generation. Moreover, it is argued that in North America and Europe, baby boomers had many privileges while growing up. This is because the government at that time had subsidized education, housing and ensured the increase of affluence, during the post war.
During the post war, baby boomers were known to be wealthy, physically fit and active. Moreover, they had an expectation that the world would improve, given time. In addition their income was leveled highly. Consequently, they could afford good food, clothing, retirement benefits and sometimes experienced crisis that came with the midlife. Due to all this, the baby boomers thought that they were special people and an opposite of those who were there before them. In addition, in the 1960s they had relatively grown to a large number of teenagers and
Mr. Crosson
SBAD 374 Section 450
November 14 2012
Baby Boomers vs. Millenials
A person born before the World War II is called a baby boomer. This is between 1946 and 1964 as is approximated by the bureau of census in U.S. In addition, there are times when the name baby boomer is used in the context of culture. As a result, name does not have a precise definition, even in a territory ( Foot 45). Additionally, different individuals, scholars, organizations and groups have varied culturally and technically in their opinions regarding what makes up a baby boomer. Arguably, it is impossible for someone to exist in a permanent and inseparable form or ascribe attributes that are universal, to a particular generation. However, majority of the people try to identify cultural similarities and effects of generational history. As a result, the name baby boomer became popularly known (Armour 11-12). In addition, they are identified redefinition and rejection of the values that made up their traditions. However, some people refute that boomers reject their cultural practices because of the wide continuity of their values to the young generation. Moreover, it is argued that in North America and Europe, baby boomers had many privileges while growing up. This is because the government at that time had subsidized education, housing and ensured the increase of affluence, during the post war.
During the post war, baby boomers were known to be wealthy, physically fit and active. Moreover, they had an expectation that the world would improve, given time. In addition their income was leveled highly. Consequently, they could afford good food, clothing, retirement benefits and sometimes experienced crisis that came with the midlife. Due to all this, the baby boomers thought that they were special people and an opposite of those who were there before them. In addition, in the 1960s they had relatively grown to a large number of teenagers and
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