1968 Paris uprisings

The 1968 Paris uprisings were a series of protests and strikes that began with student demonstrations demanding educational reforms and greater personal freedoms. These protests quickly grew to involve workers, challenging social and political norms in France. The movement reflected widespread dissatisfaction with traditional authority, economic issues, and cultural change. It culminated in massive strikes, shutting down much of Paris and leading to a political crisis. Though the government maintained control, the unrest significantly influenced French society, highlighting generational divides and sparking conversations about reform that persisted beyond 1968.