A generation is a group of people born and living around the same time, typically spanning about 20 to 30 years, during which children are born, grow up, become adults, and start having children themselves
. It can also refer to a cohort of people who share similar cultural experiences, attitudes, and significant historical events during their formative years, often used in social sciences and demographics to analyze social change and cultural patterns
. In families, a generation means all individuals on the same level of a family tree, such as siblings and cousins
. Biologically, a generation refers to the process of reproduction and the offspring produced at each stage
. Social generations, like Millennials or Generation Z, are defined by birth date ranges and common experiences. For example, Millennials are generally those born between 1981 and 1996, and Generation Z from 1997 onward
. Generations can also be understood as cohorts passing through life stages together, experiencing societal changes simultaneously
. In summary, a generation is both a biological and social concept referring to groups of people born around the same time, sharing familial ties or cultural and historical contexts.
