Chapter 31: The Politics of Protest 1960-1980
Why it matters? Protest characterized the youth of the 1960s. Young people often led civil rights and antiwar movements. Some of them wanted to change the entire society and urged more communal, less materialistic values. Young people were not the only protesters, however. Using the civil rights movement as a model, women, Hispanic Americans, and Native Americans also organized to gain greater recognition and equality. Impact Today? Women are more viable in many leadership roles in government and business. Hispanic political organizations represent a growing segment of the population. And cultural traditions of Native Americans receive greater recognition. |