The Baby Boom In The 1950's
As a result of the baby boom in the 1950s, there was a rise in youth population who were dissatisfied, discontent and they rebelled against group norms. They were born in prosperity. “The counter culture of the World War II baby boom refers to the cultural and social movement that emerged in the United States and England between 1954 and 1974 with its height between 1965 and 1972” (Richardson 8). Parents of the youth have experienced difficult times during war and depression. They worked hard after the war and were successful in creating luxurious, good and safe atmosphere for their children. So the youth who were born amidst prosperity and growth with new housing, automobiles, toys and security from their parents felt entitlement. The
youth gave importance to pursuing their own interest and personal freedom than making money or success for their narcissist world where hard work and reward were least connected. A lot of cultural components came into play that created a generation gap between the young and the old. Dress codes, music, art, film, media, social conventions and expectations came under the arena that widened the gap. Socio-economic and political events that happened during the respective generations also come under the frame of reference (Richardson 9).
youth gave importance to pursuing their own interest and personal freedom than making money or success for their narcissist world where hard work and reward were least connected. A lot of cultural components came into play that created a generation gap between the young and the old. Dress codes, music, art, film, media, social conventions and expectations came under the arena that widened the gap. Socio-economic and political events that happened during the respective generations also come under the frame of reference (Richardson 9).