Henerasyon

Henerasyon is a Filipino term meaning generation, used to describe a group of people born and living around the same time who share similar cultural experiences, values, and access to technology. In sociology and demography, henerasyon is used to analyze how events and innovations shape attitudes and behavior across age groups.

Origin and usage: The word is a native Filipino rendering of the international concept of generation, commonly used in Tagalog texts. It appears in education, media, and everyday speech when discussing cohorts such as henerasyon ng millennials, Gen X, and other groups. There is no single universal set of birth-year cutoffs, as different sources adopt varying ranges.

Common cohorts and ranges: While terms vary, widely referenced groups include Baby Boomers, Gen X, Millennials, Gen Z, and Gen Alpha. Henerasyon designations often accompany discussions of technology, work, family life, and political attitudes.

Characteristics and impact: Henerasyon groups are typically defined by shared experiences—such as digital technology, social media, and major historical events—that influence language, consumer behavior, and values across cohorts.

Usage in Filipino culture: The term is used in formal analyses and popular discourse to compare generations, discuss social change, and reflect on intergenerational differences. It is also used in genealogical contexts to denote lines of descent.

See also: Demography, Generational theory, Intergenerational contact.