period of optimism
emphasized new and modern
drug use – ESCAPISM. Marijuana, LSD, ‘happy’ drugs. Escape reality
ANTI WAR MOVEMENT - reaction against WAR and norms
gay/lesbian protests
rights to ‘free speech’
freedom of expression (supported by Beatles)
HIPPIE revolution
Pursuit of happiness
Free love – rejects marriage
Reaction against – traditional roles of authority
Reflected in music
Environmentalism – love for nature
Independent countries e.g. in Africa – period of radical political change as 32 counries gained independence from political colonial rulers
Trends – exciting, radical and subversive (rebellious)
Deviation
Demand for individual freedom
Breaking social constraints
Many presidents/ leaders assassinated
1901 – women could vote
1960s-1980s – 2nd Wave of Feminist Movement
Women faught against inequalities:
`in workplace
`sexuality (i.e. contraceptions, the pill)
` family (i.e. children)
`reproductive rights
1961 – birth control pills available
1963 – ‘Equal pay act’ established
`men and women – equal work = equal pay (but not in all areas)
1964 – Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (to eliminate gender discrimination. 50 000 complaints in first year!
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