Chapter 2

Here’s a table showing generational labels and their corresponding timelines:

Generation	Timeline	Characteristics/Key Events
Silent	1928 - 1945	Post-WWII recovery, early Cold War, traditional values
Baby Boomers	1946 - 1964	Economic boom, counterculture, civil rights movements
Gen X	1965 - 1980	Rise of technology, MTV, skepticism, work-life balance
Millennials (Gen Y)	1981 - 1996	Internet and social media, economic instability
Gen Z	1997 - 2012	Digital natives, climate awareness, social activism
Gen Alpha	2013 - Present	AI, automation, growing up with smart tech

This table represents a broad outline, though there are some variations in the exact years depending on the source. Each generation is shaped by major historical and social events, creating distinct cultural identities.