Motivations Behind The Youth Rebellion Of The 60's

Some of the motivations behind the youth rebellion of the 60’s were the Vietnam and Cold Wars, the Civil Rights Movement, and the economic inequality between the poor and the middle and upper classes of society. During those times many involved in them questioned social norms, both good and bad. In the reading for this lesson (“The Spirit of Change and Reform”) there were some social norms that were attacked, and that still impact us today, such as sexual morality, drug use, and racism and bigotry. However, it was also mentioned that there also came an increased attentiveness among the rising generation in the matter of politics, and the world they live in. An example I’ve recently encountered came from the T.V. show Girl Meets World.
In one particular episode the main characters, Riley, Maya, Farkle, and Lucas, were informed about the school board cutting the art program completely from the schools in their district. Like the Baby Boomers of the 60's they protested this act, and even participated in a hearing with the school board wherein they demonstrated the benefits of art in schools, and even used some unusual methods with the hope to influence the decision in favor of art programs.