Question

Drawing on the example of the Beats, the counterculture of the 1960s:______.
a. revered the writings of Emily Brontë.
b. focused on personal rather than political change.
c. insisted that the ends justified their violent means.
d. believed that a citizen's first responsibility was to society.

Answer 1

Answer:

b. focused on personal rather than political change.

Explanation:

Counterculture of the Americans describes the phenomenal that occurred in the period between 1964-1972 when the social and ethical believe of the 1950s were largely rejected by youth.

In other words, Counterculture which occurred in the 60s, rejected the cultural standards of their parents, especially with respect to racial segregation, the Vietnam War, sexual mores, and women’s rights, and materialism.

Hence, Drawing on the example of the Beats, the counterculture of the 1960s:focused on personal rather than political change.