Generation Gap
The first part of our life
was ruined by our parents,
and the second-by our children.
Th. Scott
A “generation gap” is a popular term used to describe wide differences in cultural norms between the members of a younger generation and their elders. This can be defined as occurring when older and younger people do not understand each other because of their different experiences, opinions, habits and behaviour. The term first came into prominence in Western countries during the 1960s. Although some generation differences have existed throughout the history, during this era differences between the two generations grew significantly in comparison to previous time, particularly with respect to such matters as musical tastes, fashion, drug use, humour and politics.
During what was known as the “Roaring Twenties” a large generation gap occurred due to the older generation having just fought in the war, finding it inappropriate that the younger were out at dance halls listening to jazz music. The so called “MTV Generation” could also be considered a generation gap between older generation in the late 70`s and younger generation in the early 90`s. The gap was created by the reduction of recycled culture with the advancement of original programing on cable television during the later half of the 80`s, limiting the younger generation`s awareness of pop culture references that predate the 1980`s.
Nowadays, older generation is thought to be independent, experienced, serious and self-sufficient people. While younger people have their own subculture with distinct styles, behaviours, and interests. Members of this subculture often signal their membership by making distinctive and symbolic tangible choices in, for instance, clothing styles, hairstyles and footwear. However, common interests, dialects and slang, music genres and gathering places can also be an important factor.
When most young people hear the words “superior music” they immediately
was ruined by our parents,
and the second-by our children.
Th. Scott
A “generation gap” is a popular term used to describe wide differences in cultural norms between the members of a younger generation and their elders. This can be defined as occurring when older and younger people do not understand each other because of their different experiences, opinions, habits and behaviour. The term first came into prominence in Western countries during the 1960s. Although some generation differences have existed throughout the history, during this era differences between the two generations grew significantly in comparison to previous time, particularly with respect to such matters as musical tastes, fashion, drug use, humour and politics.
During what was known as the “Roaring Twenties” a large generation gap occurred due to the older generation having just fought in the war, finding it inappropriate that the younger were out at dance halls listening to jazz music. The so called “MTV Generation” could also be considered a generation gap between older generation in the late 70`s and younger generation in the early 90`s. The gap was created by the reduction of recycled culture with the advancement of original programing on cable television during the later half of the 80`s, limiting the younger generation`s awareness of pop culture references that predate the 1980`s.
Nowadays, older generation is thought to be independent, experienced, serious and self-sufficient people. While younger people have their own subculture with distinct styles, behaviours, and interests. Members of this subculture often signal their membership by making distinctive and symbolic tangible choices in, for instance, clothing styles, hairstyles and footwear. However, common interests, dialects and slang, music genres and gathering places can also be an important factor.
When most young people hear the words “superior music” they immediately