The New Left was a political movement. It emerged in the 1960s as a response to traditional leftist ideologies. Unlike the Old Left, which focused more on class struggle and economic issues, the New Left emphasized cultural and social issues such as civil rights, feminism, and anti-war activism. The New Left sought to create societal change through grassroots organizing and direct action, challenging existing power structures and advocating for a more inclusive and equitable society. It was not a completely nonviolent movement; some factions within the New Left engaged in protests and acts of civil disobedience to bring attention to their causes.
