Born roughly between 1964 and 1980, Generation X has received much less critical attention than the two generations that precede and follow it: the Baby Boomers and Millennials. This essay collection examines representations of Generation X in contemporary popular culture, including in television, movies, music, and internet sources. Drawing on generational theory, cultural studies theory, race theory, and feminist theory, the essays in this volume consider the past identities of Generation X, relationships with members of younger generations, modern appropriation of Generation X aesthetics, interactions of Generation X members with family, and the existential values of Generation X.

Contributions by: Melissa Vosen Callens, James Deys, Kellie Deys, Damon Franke, Helena Gurfinkel, Lee Okan, Pamela W. Hollander, Teresa Hubscher-Younger, David Isenberg, Zebulon Vance Miletsky, Nicholas Mohlmann, Sarah Parker, Marty Rapp, Elwood Watson