1968 Paris protests

The 1968 Paris protests, often called May '68, were a series of events marked by student-led demonstrations and widespread strikes across France. Triggered by dissatisfaction with conservative societal norms, educational reforms, and workers' rights, the movement evolved into a larger critique of capitalist consumerism and government authority. Students initially protested against university conditions, but it quickly escalated into a general strike involving millions, almost paralyzing the country. The protests influenced global counterculture movements and highlighted issues of social justice, leading to significant political changes in France and inspiring similar movements worldwide.