History A-Level
Counter-culture
What Counter-culture means in History A-Level, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
Definition of Counter-culture
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Reference: Pearson Edexcel
A vibrant movement featuring alternative lifestyles, rock music and drug experimentation, distinct from the political activism of students.
Topics that use Counter-culture
- Protest and reaction, 1963–72 (Pearson Edexcel A-Level)
Related terms
- Broadening of civil rights struggles
- Economic inequality versus legal segregation
- gay rights movement
- Leadership and ideology
- Women's movement
- Radicalisation and militancy
- Sexual liberalisation
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