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Counterculture
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a social and cultural movement that emerges in opposition to prevailing mainstream norms, values, and practices
Examples
The Beat Generation of the 1950s and 1960s is considered a counterculture movement, rejecting conventional norms through literature, art, and lifestyle.
The hippie movement of the 1960s embraced counterculture ideals, promoting peace, love, and a rejection of mainstream consumerism.
