The cultural and social movements that emerged in the 1960s, primarily driven by young people who sought to challenge traditional norms and promote social change.
Related terms
Counterculture: A subculture that opposes mainstream values and norms.
Civil Rights Movement: A series of social movements in the United States during the 1950s and 1960s aimed at ending racial segregation and discrimination against African Americans.
Anti-Vietnam War Movement: An organized effort by activists opposing U.S. involvement in the Vietnam War, fueled by widespread protests and demonstrations.