Transcript Generation gap

Work is made by:
Maria Solopova
Teacher:
E.A. Ermachenkova
The generation gap is a term popularized in Western countries
during the 1960s referring to differences between people of
younger generations and their elders, especially between
children and their parents.
 Language Use
Slang
Technological Influences
Language Brokering
New generations seek to define themselves as something apart from
the old, they adopt new lingo and slang , allowing a generation to
create a sense of division from the previous one. This is a visible gap
between generations we see every day
Slang is an ever changing set of colloquial words and phrases that
speakers use to establish a social identity or cohesiveness within a
group or with a trend in society at large
Children increasingly rely on personal technological devices like
cell phones to define themselves and create social circles apart
from their families. Cell phones, instant messaging, e-mail and the
like have encouraged younger users to create their own very
private written language.
• Of ideas on general conduct comprising dress,
food habits etc.
• Morality, marriage & career
• Of tastes on art, music, literature, and in short
total outlook.
• Family unit breaking up and gradually losing the
• Imposition of the self-righteous attitude of the
older generation on the young.
• Biological evolutionary difference
The younger generation naturally differs in dress, food, habits
etc, as all these were not available to the older generation. These
changes are indicative of progress.
People are fixated on the music of their youth. The film songs, for
example, of one’s youth are still attractive and the later music is
rarely appreciated.
They young should listen to the old but must take their own
decisions with discretion and a balanced perspective. They should
be tolerant and reverential towards old people. It will ensure
harmony in the society and add joy and peace to the daily life.
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