Young women who belonged to the 1960s counterculture movement often

The 1960s counterculture challenged traditional expectations about gender, marriage, and family life. Many young women sought greater independence and explored nontraditional roles rather than assuming that becoming wives and mothers was their main path. This makes D the best answer; the other choices describe a return to conventional domestic roles or an overly narrow view of protest activity.

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