ciety. People can feel free to express themselves however they please. We have broken free from conformity and have learned to challenge what we believe is not right. The counter culture of the sixties had a profound negative and positive impact on the society during that era and the society today.The decade of the sixties was one of the most important decades in American history because it changed the way people view the society and take action. The actions of women, youth, African Americans, environmentalists and other caused the emergence of the counter culture that had such a profound impact on society. Although there were many different factors causing the surfacing of the counter culture and many different methods to challenge the traditional society, the goals of all of the groups were the same. They all wanted some form of change and change was what they got in return for their actions. Although women are still paid less than men, and there are still many more whites than blacks in government positions, the sixties was an era of progress. The counter culture has paved the way for American society today and created a country that allows and accepts free expression and doesn't frown down upon those who challenge the long-established society values and institutions....
