👉 Beatnikism is a subculture that emerged in the 1960s and 70s as a reaction against mainstream American culture, particularly the counterculture of the late 1960s. The term "beatnik" was coined by Beatnik founder and leader John Lennon to refer to individuals who embraced a more Bohemian lifestyle, often associated with the Beat Generation. The Beatnik movement sought to break away from the conformity of mainstream society and express individuality
