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Youth culture refers to the attitudes, behaviors, beliefs, interests, fashion trends, music preferences, and other cultural aspects associated with young people during a particular time period. In the context of the '60s in America, youth culture was marked by rebellion against traditional values and active involvement in various social movements.

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