Photo: AFP/Supplied
Explainer - You're probably familiar with Boomers and Millennials, but unless you fall into the age group in the middle, you probably haven't heard much about Generation X.
But with a major exhibition of work by Gen X artists about to open at Te Papa, this might be about to change.
Generation X, now aged between 44 and 59, grew up at a time of major societal and economic change.
Dr Lorena Gibson, a senior lecturer at Victoria University's School of Social and Cultural Studies (and herself a member of Generation X) explains what this means.
Who fits into Generation X?
Generation X is made up of people born between 1965 and 1980. The oldest Gen Xs are turning 60 next year, while the youngest ones are 44 this year.
What are the other generations?
There are a handful of generations defined by name. The label 'Baby Boomers' refers to those born between 1946-1964 and Millennials are those born between 1981-1996. Gen Z are those born between 1997-2012, and Gen Alpha currently make up our youngest generation; encompassing all those born between 2010-2024.
Photo: RNZ / AFP / Supplied
There are also micro-generations, which refer to groups of people bo
Continue Reading on RNZ
This preview shows approximately 15% of the article. Read the full story on the publisher's website to support quality journalism.