Presentation is loading. Please wait.

Presentation is loading. Please wait.

Politics of Protest.

Published bySherilyn Boone Modified over 6 years ago

Similar presentations

Presentation on theme: "Politics of Protest."— Presentation transcript:

1 Politics of Protest

2 Politics of Protest Assignment
As we learn about forms of protest and different social movements, you will be required to look up primary source images that reflect the 1960s and 1970s. Arrange these images on a collage (size can be anywhere between one page and a poster), complete with an appropriate title of your choosing, a written explanation of your images and how they reflect the time period, and a proper works cited page. This will be due on Thursday, April 17th.

3 Youth Movement Challenged the American political and social system and conventional middle-class values Roots 1950s: prosperity did not extend to all Beat movement openly criticizes conformity over independence and financial gain over spiritual/social advancement Nuclear arms race makes many uneasy about the future Active in social causes (civil rights, Peace Corps)

4 Youth Movement Roots “Baby boom” generation
1970: 58% of population is younger than 34 Rapid increase in college enrollment College life empowers young people with a sense of freedom and independence Meet and bond with others who share common interests

5 Students for a Democratic Society
Port Huron Statement 1962: end to apathy; urge citizens to stop accepting a country run by big corporations and big government New Left Protest Vietnam War Address poverty, campus regulations, nuclear power, and racism

6 Free Speech Movement Mario Savio at UC Berkeley
Reaction against restricting students rights Can’t hand out literature or recruit volunteers for political causes Dec. 2, 1964: police break up Savio’s speech and sit-in which result in student strikes Supreme Court upholds freedom of speech and assembly rights

7 Counterculture Culture with values and beliefs different from the mainstream Promote flamboyant dress, rock music, drug use, and free and independent living Examples: Hippies Religious movements

8 Hippies Rejection of Western society and middle class values
Utopian ideal: society should be free, close to nature, and full of love, empathy, tolerance, and cooperation Live in communes Slowly, the outward signs become what matter (long hair, headbands, shabby jeans, use of LSD)

9 Religious Movements Astrology, magic, Eastern religions, new forms of Christianity Many were led by an authoritarian (cults) Unification Church Hare Krishna

10 Counterculture Declines
Hippie communities become seedy and deteriorate Glamour of drug use wanes Unable to establish an ideal community

11 Impact-Fashion Men’s clothes became more colorful
Women’s clothes became more comfortable Recycled clothing (blurs social class lines) Ethnic clothing-beads, fringes, tie-dyed Hair the 1967 musical

12 Impact-Art Pop art-subject matter comes from pop culture (comic books, advertisements, brand names Andy Warhol Roy Lichtenstein

13 Impact-Music and Dance
Rock n roll-eventually becomes mainstream Beatles Bob Dylan Janis Joplin Jimi Hendrix Woodstock in 1969

14 Feminism Belief that men and women should be equal politically, economically, and socially After 19th amendment passed, some crusaders wanted an amendment forbidding discriminating on the basis of gender Increased responsibilities in WWII, but then women return to the kitchen

15 Women’s Movement Reawakens
Women resentful over unequal pay, less distinguished jobs, etc. Strides made with JFK’s President’s Commission on the Status of Women and the Equal Pay Act

16 Workplace Rights Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 outlawed job discrimination on the basis of gender Equal Employment Opportunity Commission in charge of handling the law

17 Feminine Mystique By Betty Friedan 1963
Unhappiness over inequality and feeling unfulfilled NOW (National Organization for Women)=complete equality and freedom of choice for women Want Equal Rights Amendment Gloria Steinem

18 Other Women’s Topics Title IX: prohibits federally funded schools from discriminating against girls and young women Roe v. Wade 1972 Congress approves Equal Rights Amendment, but not all the states ratify it Opponent Phyllis Schafly

19 Affirmative Action After MLK dies, focus is on access to jobs and education Affirmative action: active effort to improve employment or educational opportunities for minorities Challenges Reverse discrimination Bakke case

20 Civil Rights for Hispanics
Hispanics face prejudice, limited access to education, housing, and employment Cesar Chavez and Dolores Huerta form the United Farm Workers Organization demanding union recognition, increased wages, and better benefits for migrant workers Boycott grapes

21 Political Activism League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC): rights for Mexican Americans in court, hiring, and education Hernandez v. Texas (juries) La Raza Unida (Jose Angel Gutierrez): push for job training programs and greater access to financial institutions

22 Civil Rights for Natives
Many grievances against America High unemployment rate, discrimination, limited education, low life expectancy Declaration of Indian Purpose 1961: call for greater economic opportunities on reservations Indian Civil Rights Act 1968: guaranteed reservation residents protections of Bill of Rights, but also recognized reservation law

23 Civil Rights for Natives
American Indian Movement: militant group who wanted more action for Native rights Protect on Alcatraz FBI incident at Wounded Knee

24 Native Gains Indian Self-Determination and Educational Assistance Act 1975: increased funds for Native American education Land and water rights Supreme Court gains Economic gains include developing businesses (including casinos)

25 Environmentalism Banning of DDT pesticide in 1972 Concern over smog
Rachel Carson’s Silent Spring reveals hazards of this pesticide Concern over smog April 1970: Earth Day Nixon: Environmental Protection Agency Set and enforce pollution standards, conduct research, coordinate anti-pollution activities with state and local govts

26 Environmentalism Clean Air Act 1970: emissions standards for factories and automobiles Clean Water Act 1972: restricted discharge of pollutants into nation’s lakes and rivers Endangered Species Act 1973: measures for saving threatened animal species Love Canal dumping

27 Nuclear Energy Concern over nuclear power
March 28, 1979: Three Mile Island-radiation escapes from reactor into air (doubts about safety of nuclear energy)

28 Consumer Movement Ralph Nadar
National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act

29

Download ppt "Politics of Protest."

Similar presentations

1950s had been the era of peace & prosperty The younger generations were affected by significant events around them: – Civil Rights – Class Segregation.

1950s had been the era of peace & prosperty The younger generations were affected by significant events around them: – Civil Rights – Class Segregation.
CHAPTER 23…”An Era of Social Change”

CHAPTER 23…”An Era of Social Change”
This is the slowest week every…it’s only Wednesday!! Grab your stuff Complete the 20 questions abt. Vietnam…put on p. 22 We’re continuing EOC review packets.

This is the slowest week every…it’s only Wednesday!! Grab your stuff Complete the 20 questions abt. Vietnam…put on p. 22 We’re continuing EOC review packets.
The Politics of Protest

The Politics of Protest
Chapter 30 An Era of Protest and Change

Chapter 30 An Era of Protest and Change
Chapter 26. Students will be able to explain the different features of the student movement and the counterculture Students will be able to discuss the.

Chapter 26. Students will be able to explain the different features of the student movement and the counterculture Students will be able to discuss the.
THE STUDENT PROTEST MOVEMENT & COUNTERCULTURE CH. 31.1.

THE STUDENT PROTEST MOVEMENT & COUNTERCULTURE CH
Chapter 21 review. Counterculture- movement that upheld values different from the mainstream culture Generation gap- - lack of understanding and communication.

Chapter 21 review. Counterculture- movement that upheld values different from the mainstream culture Generation gap- - lack of understanding and communication.
Chapter 20 Section 1.

Chapter 20 Section 1.
Splash Screen. Chapter Menu Chapter Introduction Section 1:Section 1:Students and the Counterculture Section 2:Section 2:The Feminist Movement Section.

Splash Screen. Chapter Menu Chapter Introduction Section 1:Section 1:Students and the Counterculture Section 2:Section 2:The Feminist Movement Section.
Other Civil Rights Movements WomenLatinos Native Americans Disabled Americans.

Other Civil Rights Movements WomenLatinos Native Americans Disabled Americans.
Goal 11Part 7 Social Movements. Latino Civil Rights Movement Cesar Chavez  Migrant farm worker, political and civil rights activist  Organized UFWOC.

Goal 11Part 7 Social Movements. Latino Civil Rights Movement Cesar Chavez  Migrant farm worker, political and civil rights activist  Organized UFWOC.
1960-1980 The Politics of Protest Section 1: The Student Movement and the Counterculture The Growth of the Youth Movement The Roots of the Movement Students.

The Politics of Protest Section 1: The Student Movement and the Counterculture The Growth of the Youth Movement The Roots of the Movement Students.
Age of Activism Unit 5 Lesson 6. Activity- Age of Activism Explain why these groups felt marginalized. Identify leaders and org’s of these groups. Describe.

Age of Activism Unit 5 Lesson 6. Activity- Age of Activism Explain why these groups felt marginalized. Identify leaders and org’s of these groups. Describe.
Other Social Movements of the 1960s and 1970s. Counterculture A counterculture involves the adoption of values and norms that violate mainstream culture.

Other Social Movements of the 1960s and 1970s. Counterculture A counterculture involves the adoption of values and norms that violate mainstream culture.
The 1960’s Ch. 23. Women’s Movement Feminism becomes the prevalent philosophy. Feminism becomes the prevalent philosophy. Theory of political, social.

The 1960’s Ch. 23. Women’s Movement Feminism becomes the prevalent philosophy. Feminism becomes the prevalent philosophy. Theory of political, social.
Objective 11.03 Identify major social movements including, but not limited to, those involving women, young people, and the environment, and evaluate the.

Objective Identify major social movements including, but not limited to, those involving women, young people, and the environment, and evaluate the.
Women’s Rights, Hispanics, Native Americans Objective: Describe the Women’s Movement, the Hispanic Movement, and the Native American Movement during the.

Women’s Rights, Hispanics, Native Americans Objective: Describe the Women’s Movement, the Hispanic Movement, and the Native American Movement during the.
Pump-Up 1.What was one element of the American protest against the Vietnam War? A.Immigration of soldiers from Canada. B.An agreement between “hawks” and.

Pump-Up 1.What was one element of the American protest against the Vietnam War? A.Immigration of soldiers from Canada. B.An agreement between “hawks” and.
Chapter 20 The Politics of Protest. The Rise of the Youth Movement The youth movement originated with the ‘baby boomers’ By 1970 58% of the population.

Chapter 20 The Politics of Protest. The Rise of the Youth Movement The youth movement originated with the ‘baby boomers’ By % of the population.

Similar presentations

Ads by Google