The New Right Movement In The 1960's
Liberation The decade of the 1960’s was an era of spiritual journey for many individuals and a cultural crusade for others. This enlightened outlook and newfound brazen behavior was a stark contrast to the conformity and repression of the 1950’s. Liberation was the buzzword used by those seeking to break out of the stereotypical roles that society had forced them into from a young age. Women began to protest the mainstream thinking that “barefoot in the kitchen” was their destiny. Ethnic groups refused to believe that assimilation into the “white world” was the only was to become an equal American, hence the Black Power movement in the North. Homosexuals demanded respect for what they were, not mentally challenged individuals but friends,
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was taking while under a Liberal mindset. In order to understand the New Right Movement, defining these core beliefs can paint a picture of the Conservative movement.
Individualism: The belief that an person has the right to express and enjoy there freedoms without fear of government involvement or oversight, thus making a person more self-reliant. This removes the use of government assistance programs, such as welfare, food stamps and Medicaid.
Anti-Statism: Removing the involvement of the government in personal, economic and social affairs, thus allowing the individual to enjoy their freedom to choose. This is not to be confused with anarchism.
Family Values: The belief system that places a sheltered, conservative view on social topics and takes a position aligned with the Christian morals and values. In example, Family Values is opposed to abortion, sex outside the marriage and same sex marriage. Family Values supports a traditional role for women within the family, abstinence for unwed couples and protecting the values of children by removing exploitation and
was taking while under a Liberal mindset. In order to understand the New Right Movement, defining these core beliefs can paint a picture of the Conservative movement.
Individualism: The belief that an person has the right to express and enjoy there freedoms without fear of government involvement or oversight, thus making a person more self-reliant. This removes the use of government assistance programs, such as welfare, food stamps and Medicaid.
Anti-Statism: Removing the involvement of the government in personal, economic and social affairs, thus allowing the individual to enjoy their freedom to choose. This is not to be confused with anarchism.
Family Values: The belief system that places a sheltered, conservative view on social topics and takes a position aligned with the Christian morals and values. In example, Family Values is opposed to abortion, sex outside the marriage and same sex marriage. Family Values supports a traditional role for women within the family, abstinence for unwed couples and protecting the values of children by removing exploitation and