How the Sixties Promised Liberation but Delivered Slavery

The late 1960s marked a turning point in American cultural and moral life. Fueled by political unrest, anti-war protests, and a general rejection of tradition, a series of so-called “liberation movements” emerged, claiming to free individuals from oppressive norms. Feminism, the sexual revolution, gay liberation, and youth rebellion all promised personal autonomy, equality, and self-expression.…