Abstract

Different theoretical approaches in the study of the concept of “generation” at different stages of research have been represented in the article. Comparative-historical method allowed to find out how the concept evolved, and to invest some content at different stages of social development in it. Understanding the generation of a multi-valued category, which requires a multidisciplinary approach, we came to the conclusion that it did not come immediately, and only socio-cultural approach allows us to consider the concept of generation interesting plan. The definition of generation has been clarified by the author on the basis of theoretical analysis. It should be noted that the term “generation” is used in various embodiments, the system has a character that can be analyzed in the study of intergenerational interactions.