How is the counterculture movement of the 1960s best described?

The 1960s counterculture challenged mainstream values, social norms, and institutions. Many participants opposed the Vietnam War and traditional expectations, and embraced alternative lifestyles and forms of expression. Therefore, it is best described as a social movement expressing discontent with mainstream society, not as a movement promoting authority, the war, or consumerism.

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