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the era's counterculture.
The writers of the Lost Generation, disillusioned by the devastation of World War I and the materialism of post-war American society, rejected traditional American values such as nationalism and consumerism. They sought authenticity and meaning in a rapidly changing world, often critiquing the superficiality and moral ambiguity of contemporary life. This rejection manifested in their works, which frequently explored themes of alienation, existential despair, and a search for deeper truths beyond societal norms. Their experiences abroad, particularly in Paris, further shaped their perspectives, leading them to embrace a more cosmopolitan worldview.
The hippie movement was not associated with traditional corporate culture or mainstream consumerism. Instead, it emphasized values such as peace, love, and communal living, often rejecting materialism and advocating for alternative lifestyles. Additionally, the movement was characterized by its countercultural stance against established political and social norms, which contrasts sharply with conventional corporate practices.
a weakening of traditional values
A growing conservative movement, or "backlash," emerged in reaction to the counterculture. Conservatives began supporting political candidates who supported "law and order" and traditional or family values. By 1970, a certain disillusionment with the spirit of dissent began to be expressed in the popular press.
It rejected traditional social, religious, and political values.
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The Dada movement was a literary and cultural movement that arose as a reaction to the destruction and horrors of World War I. It rejected traditional societal values and artistic conventions, seeking to challenge and provoke through absurdity and irrationality.
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The counter-culture was a social movement including young people who were opposed to values of traditional culture. The participants of this movement were called "hippies" and they felt free about using drugs, creating new trends and music.
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These writings challenged traditional social, religious, and political values.
Schlafly believed that feminists were undermining traditional family values.