The Youth Movement (1960s)
At the end of the war people were looking for peace and security. By the 1960s the baby boomers, a new generation, emerged. This generation opposed their parent’s ideas and values. They had more time, money and opportunities than previous generations. Since the younger generation outnumbered the older one, they had a stronger impact on society. The lifestyle of both of these generations was significantly different in attitudes and beliefs. This is also known as the generation gap. This created a youth counterculture that rejected the traditional values of the middle-class society and held very strong anti-war sentiment. The youth were focusing on the freedom and rights for youth, but also protesting the Vietnam War. The protest against the war was organized in marches and protests. They took a non-violent approach. Once it became obvious that it was impossible to win the war the protest movement reached its peak. (more here)
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