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protests have been going on in the us for a long time, for example the labor movement in early 20th century but probably what you are referring to is post worl
by andrekandre 7y ago
protests have been going on in the us for a long time, for example the labor movement in early 20th century
but probably what you are referring to is post world war 2, which mostly started in the 1960s caused by the vietnam war and civil rights movements brought about by myriad causes (middle class affluence, mass communications, overextending of the govt overseas (and at home with the draft etc))
wikipedia, but it’s as god a place to start as any[1]
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Counterculture_of_the_1960s https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Counterculture_of_the_1960s
- seanmcdirmid 7y agoChina had its own cultural revolution during the same time. It isn’t remembered fondly and is often used as an excuse to nip any protest in the bud.
- loyukfai 7y agoThe Cultural Revolution is IMO something entirely different. To me it's a movement started by a dictator with the aim to consolidate power and purge the system of dissident voices. I'd love to hear other perspectives.
- seanmcdirmid 7y agoIt is much more complicated than that. It was a protest for change that started it with mao’s consent, but quickly spiraled out of control, beyond even Mao’s control. Even before Mao’s death it was being vigorously disavowed and many of its victims were rehabilitated. The CR made the party fear chaos above all else. HK actually learned the same lesson under the British during the same timeframe (Maoist protesters almost tore the city apart). Not that it justifies their behavior, it just explains it.
- loyukfai 7y agoMay I know your sources for further study?