60s youth culture

Definition

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.