Who made up most of the membership of the counterculture?

Most of the membership of the counterculture in the 1960s and 1970s was made up of young people, particularly college students and recent graduates. This group was largely characterized by its rejection of traditional societal norms, embracing alternative lifestyles, anti-war sentiments, and experimentation with drugs and new forms of art and music. Additionally, many members were influenced by civil rights movements, feminism, and environmental concerns, reflecting a broader desire for social change.