Question

How did the counterculture of the 1960s and 70s influence women’s rights in the second half of the twentieth century

Answer 1

counterculture. a culture with values and beliefs different than those of the mainstream. hippies. refers to young Americans, especially during the 1960 s, who .... During the late 1960 s and early 1970 s, the women's movement fought to amend the Constitution and enforce Title VII of the Civil Rights Act. It also worked to repeal ...

Answer 2

The correct answer to this open question is the following.

The counterculture of the 1960s and 70s influenced women’s rights in the second half of the twentieth century in that women were motivated by cultural changes to protest for equal treatment and more freedoms.

Society in the United States lived many changes during the1960's. It was a time of anti-establishment protests and the support of anti-culture movements and civil rights. Women, in this particular case, demanded more respect and opportunities as members of the US society.