The piece draws a parallel between the 1968 wave of student protests that sparked nationwide strikes and the current crisis, which the author describes as rooted in generational discontent. It highlights how the spirit of dissent that once mobilized a nation is now resurfacing in a new form. By framing the modern unrest as a continuation of past student activism, the article invites readers to consider the enduring nature of generational grievances.
As in 1968, when student protests triggered nationwide strikes, today’s crisis is about generational discontent.
