generasjonsformen
Generasjonsformen is a term used in some Scandinavian-language scholarship to describe the forms, practices, and norms by which generation or age-group status is encoded and enacted in language, social interaction, and cultural rituals. It is not a single standardized concept, but a category that encompasses how generations are distinguished and addressed within a community, as well as how generational roles influence communication, naming, and inheritance patterns.
Linguistically, generasjonsformen can refer to the use of kinship terms, forms of address, pronouns, or verb
Variation across cultures is common. Some societies emphasize formal deference to older generations, while others promote
Related concepts include kinship terminology, sociolinguistic style, and generational sociology. While research on generasjonsformen is often