👉 In the context of social and cultural movements, a "counterculture" refers to an alternative or opposing group of individuals who are advocating for a different set of values, beliefs, or behaviors from mainstream society. It often includes people who reject traditional norms, embrace non-traditional lifestyles, and challenge established power structures. The term was coined by American writer William S. Burroughs in his novel "The Starless Night" (1967) to describe the movement that arose after