This study sought to ascertain the generational disparity in value orientations within select rural regions of Menoufia Governorate.  The primary objective was accomplished both theoretically and empirically via the subsequent sub-objectives: 1- Identifying the value orientations of rural people, through the following issues: - Orientations of youth and elderly people toward social values. - Orientations of youth and elderly people toward economic values. - Orientations of youth and elderly people toward family values. - Orientations of youth and elderly people toward religious values. - Orientations of youth and elderly people toward educational values.