Question

(iii) What does the word ‘Identity' mean?
(The Generation Gap)​

Answer 1

Explanation:

A generation gap or generational gap is a difference of opinions between one generation and another regarding beliefs, politics, or values. In today's usage, generation gap often refers to a perceived gap between younger people and their parents or grandparents.[1]

Answer 2

"Generational identity is defined as an individual's awareness of his or her membership in a generational group and the significance of this group to the individual"

Definition of Generation Gap:

"A generation gap can be used to describe the differences in thoughts, actions, and tastes exhibited by members of younger generations versus older ones."

Different Generations:

• The term 'Generation Gap' was first introduces in the year 1960.
• Currently existing generation includes the Greatest Generation, the Silent Generation, Baby Boomers (born between 1946-1964), Generation X, Millennials, and Generation Z (born between 1996-2012)
• Baby boomers, also known as the 'me' generation, are the first generation to grow apart from their parents in opinions and ideas. The Generation Z are also called as the 'digital natives' since they were exposed to digital technologies their entire lives.
• The greatest generation are also called as the 'radio babies' while the Silent Generation are called the 'traditionalists'.