Sociological Study of the Generation Gap in Iran after the Islamic Revolution with Emphasis on Cultural Elements of the Iranian Identity

There has been a minor difference between two generations in all communities and times. The difference between two generations is called 'generation gap' -which is the difference in values or norms and attitudes. In the field of sociology of generation in Iran, two opposing views titled the 'generation gap view', and the 'generation agreement' view can be mentioned. This paper, with examination of the basic components of the Iranian culture and identity, seeks to study this generation gap using beliefs, values, attitudes, emotions, norms and behaviors of the Iranian community after the Islamic revolution. These aspects are derived from the "Iranian values and attitudes" survey, which conducted in 2003. The results show that there are continuity and agreement at the level of beliefs and values and a slight difference is normal for every community, but in context of some norms and behaviors, there is significant difference, which can be called generation gap in behaviors and symbols.