Mai 1968. The student revolution that changed, completely changed Western society. From an authoritarian, paternalistic, restrictive society into a more liberal, open-minded, one. The arrival of the birth control pill, greatly contributed to women's self-estimation, self-control and emancipation. The philosopher Simone de Beazvoit, and her husband Jean.Paul Sartre (the father of the "existencialismus" philosophy) were largely involved in the spiritual support of the movement. May 68" had a resounding impact on French society that would be felt for decades to come. It is considered to this day as a cultural, social and moral turning point in the history of the country. The authors brilliantly describe the background of the social upheaval and its consequences-