1960s

The 1960s were the age of “sex, drugs, and rock-n-roll.” People had a new outlook to life. Women began wearing shorts, skirts, and clothing they normally did not wear. Almost anything was permissive. There was a full-scale sexual revolution. Decriminalization of homosexuality was prevalent and sex education was now allowed to be taught in schools. By taking the mystery out of sex (by learning about it), it will not be detrimental to society. Television shows …

…many students, and professors not paying enough attention to students sparked this outrage. Students were not allowed on campus and eventually barricaded the Latin Quarter where the police entered. Citizens across the country supported the students and led to a strike of 10 million workers. Charles DeGaulle ended up resigning from office. There was another student movement in Germany. The SDS was upset about Germany’s involvement. Italy, Spain, Britain, and even Ohio all housed protests.