What is the generation gap?

The generation gap refers to the differences, oppositions and conflicts between the two generations in concepts, values, behaviors, attitudes towards life and hobbies.

The generation gap in a broad sense refers to the psychological distance or gap between the younger generation and the older generation in ways of thinking, values, attitudes towards life and hobbies. It was put forward by American anthropologist M Meade in The Generation Gap in the late 1960s.

In a narrow sense, it refers to the psychological gap or gap between parents and children. The generation gap mainly exists between ordinary adults and young people, and the difference between parents and children is not inevitable.

Extended data:

1. From the perspective of social change, the "generation gap" has promoted the process of social change and human history.

The history of human society has a long history. Although the generation gap is not accompanied by human beings, it exists objectively, and its existence is closely related to the changes of the times and society.

2. From the perspective of social culture, the "generation gap" has promoted cultural innovation and cultural change.

Meter once pointed out that the "generation gap" that appeared in the 1960s was the "first open and painful break" between the two generations in human history. She also predicted: "Our society is entering a new historical period. During this period, young people are winning a new authority that is not yet known, that is, understanding the future in the way of children's role models."

3. The "generation gap" has promoted the construction of a new pattern of intergenerational relations within the family.

The new intergenerational relationship is characterized by the two-way authority of parents and children in relatively equal. It emphasizes the two-way interaction and dialogue between the two generations, and solves problems, alleviates contradictions and eliminates differences through consultation.

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