History GCSE
Social upheaval and generational conflict
What Social upheaval and generational conflict means in History GCSE, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
Definition of Social upheaval and generational conflict
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The disruption of Chinese society in which youths rebelled against authority figures, breaking down traditional family and social respect.
Topics that use Social upheaval and generational conflict
- Option 32: Key topic 3: The Cultural Revolution and its aftermath, 1966–76 - 3 The effects of the Cultural Revolution (Pearson Edexcel GCSE)
Related terms
- Economic disruption and stagnation
- Ideology versus expertise
- The breakdown of traditional authority
- The destruction of education and intellect
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