The generation known as the "Baby Boomers" is a demographic cohort that includes those born between 1946 and 1964. This "boom" followed World War II, and reflected the improved economic and social conditions of most of the developed world.
This generation has been identified with the "counterculture." They were some of the first people to develop a specific rhetoric, culture and attitude around their generation. One of the characteristics they displayed was an interest in pacifism. Because of this, the Vietnam War was often a point of contention with their parents. While their parents were more accustomed to the idea of war, and more likely to approve of such measures, Baby Boomers were often against the war, or even against all wars. They saw war as a relic from the past that could be eliminated. Therefore, the relationship between them and their parents was often damaged due to their disagreement over the war.
A sociologist would likely call this phenomenon as
environmental racism. The environmental racism involves of having to point out
injustice with mixed racial context in the environment. It could be seen from
Josh’s actions and behavior as he views the environment differently and that he
wants to move but he couldn't and he probably thinks that he is living in a
place like that solely because he is from a poor part of the town.
