Who were the social critics of the 195'0s?

The social critics of the 1950s included figures like David Riesman, whose book "The Lonely Crowd" analyzed the shift from inner-directed to other-directed individuals in post-war America. Additionally, writers like Jack Kerouac and Allen Ginsberg of the Beat Generation challenged societal norms and materialism through their literature. Others, such as Betty Friedan, began to address issues of gender roles, particularly in her seminal work "The Feminine Mystique," questioning the traditional domestic roles of women. Collectively, these critics highlighted cultural conformity and the need for greater individual expression and social reform.