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Record 1 2003-12-09

English

Subject field(s)
  • Demography
  • Sociology (General)
CONT

The GI generation, born before 1930, represents the oldest generation of Americans.

CONT

Your generation? Born before 1947 (GI), born between 1947-1964 (baby boomer), born between 1964-1979 (X), born after 1979 (Nexus).

OBS

GI: In popular slang, from "Government Issue", term which designates an enlisted American soldier.

Key term(s)
  • GI

French

Domaine(s)
  • Démographie
  • Sociologie (Généralités)
CONT

Les enfants de la génération GI se retrouvent dans un monde différent : informatisé, valorisant la consommation et les célébrités.

OBS

Le sigle GI désigne les anciens combattants aux États-Unis.

Spanish

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