SDS (Students for a Democratic Society)

Students for a Democratic Society (SDS) was a prominent American student activist organization founded in 1960, advocating for civil rights, anti-war efforts, and social justice during the 1960s. It aimed to mobilize young people to challenge government policies and societal injustices, emphasizing participatory democracy and radical change. SDS played a key role in protests against the Vietnam War and in promoting issues like racial equality and economic reform. Although it disbanded in the late 1960s, its influence shaped later social movements and student activism, highlighting the power of youth engagement in democratic change.