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Unit 8 – The Postwar Period and Cold War, 1945–1980
Topic 8.12
How did youth-oriented countercultures challenge traditional gender roles in America during the late-20th century?
They urged women not to participate in professional careers or higher education initiatives.
They called for mandatory military service regardless of gender identity or orientation.
They encouraged a freer expression of sexuality and less rigid adherence to traditional family structures.
They advocated for a return to traditional homemaking roles for women.
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AP US History - 8.12 Youth Culture of the 1960s
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