Question

Criticisms of conformity and materialism in American society in the 1950s resulted in which of these?

a. the rise of the Black Panther Party
b. anti-war and women's rights marches
c. Lyndon Johnson's Great Society program
d. the Beatnik and counterculture movements

Answer 1

Criticisms of conformity and materialism in American society in the 1950s resulted in "d. the Beatnik and counterculture movements," although this also had something to do with the rise of civil rights groups.

Answer 2

The correct answer is D) The beatnik and counterculture movements.

During the 1950's, predefined gender roles greatly impacted the structure of American society. The idea that men were supposed to be the breadwinner of the houses while women were supposed to stay home and raise kids was a prevalent concept. This conformist culture resulted in backlash from citizens who did not believe in having this type of life. For example, some women despised the conformist culture as they felt it limited economic opportunities for women.