In the 1960s,the Children of Many Middle-Class and Upper-Class Families,trying

question 16

Multiple Choice

In the 1960s,the children of many middle-class and upper-class families,trying to come to terms with the disparity between the ideologies expressed by their parents (e.g. ,the importance of peace,equality,and individual freedom) and the reality of war,poverty,and individual constraints,tried to establish a more satisfying way of life.Many ran away from home to live in communes where they tried to abolish individual property and fulfill ideals of universal love.This is an example of _______________.

• A)structural differentiation
• B)modernization
• C)innovation
• D)revitalization
• E)diffusion

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