The counter culture and the culture?

If you lived during the 1960's, what would life have been like for you? Would you choose to be part of the culture or the counter-culture? I think i would choose to be part of the counter culture. But not a hippie more like an activist and stand up for my rights. I wouldn't agree with the life style people in America assumed was the "American dream", I would want a future. Have a job and not have to relay on others to get food on the table. Everyone has a different dream and that would be mine, to be a strong successful women. Back then they didn't allow many woman attend college. It was more for the men as the women stayed at home and attended things. But i highly would disagree with that and make a statement by protesting or something.