A "Draft Dodger" refers to an individual who avoids compulsory military service, often during times of war. This can occur through various means, such as failing to register, leaving the country, or using legal loopholes. Draft dodging became particularly prominent during the Vietnam War, when many young men sought to escape the draft due to opposition to the conflict. The term is often associated with the social and political climate of the 1960s and 1970s in the United States. Draft dodgers faced significant public scrutiny, with some being labeled as unpatriotic, while others viewed them as exercising their right to protest against war.