The Silent Generation is the demographic cohort following the Greatest Generation and preceding the Baby Boomers. The Silent Generation is generally defined as people born from 1928 to 1945. By this definition and U.S. Census data, there were 23 million Silents in the United States as of 2019.
Why do they call it the Silent Generation?
The “silent generation” are those born from 1925 to 1945 – so called because they were raised during a period of war and economic depression. ... The label reflected the counterculture of a rebellious generation, distrustful of the establishment and keen to find their own voice.
What are the traits of the Silent Generation?
Silent generation characteristics
- Traditional values. Cultural and social forces emphasized values such as hard work, loyalty and thriftiness during the time when the silent generation was coming of age. ...
- Financial prudence. ...
- Interpersonal respect. ...
- Determination. ...
- Resilience. ...
- Work ethic. ...
- Analog sensibilities. ...
- Self-sacrifice.
