This post is based on generation x. There are 51 million members of Generation X, born between 1965 and 1976, grew up in a very different world than previous generations. Divorce and working moms created "latchkey" kids out of many in this generation. This resulted in independence, resilience and adaptability. Generation X feels strongly about not relying on someone. They were better educated than the baby boomers.
Generation X saw their parents get laid off or face job insecurity. Many of them also entered the workplace in the early '80s, when the economy was in a downturn. Because of these factors, they've redefined loyalty. Instead of remaining loyal to their company, they have a commitment to their work, to the team they work with, and the boss they work for. Even more so than Baby Boomers, members of Generation X dislike authority.
Social trends that affected this group included taking drugs such as marijuana which was a big thing during that time, they also believed in spiritual concepts such as peace and were most protesters fighting for rights.
They were the first group to grow up with computers, and most of the subcultures were made of hippies. This was the time when women were joining the work force.
Sources: http://www.abanet.org/lpm/lpt/articles/mgt08044.html
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