1. THE COUNTER-CULTURE

2. Who were “hippies”?
Young people of the ’60’ who challenged the status quo (the existing rules and expectations)
In what ways did they rebel?
Music
Relationships
Clothing
Sexuality
Drugs
Religion
The workplace
Anti-Capitalism

3. Counter-Culture Quotables
“If it feels good, do it”
‘Whatever turns you on”
“Go with the flow”
Make love, not war”
“Flower power!”
“Don’t trust anybody over 30!”
Jack Weinberg
"I'm the one who's gonna die when it's time for me to die, so let me live my life the way I want”
Jimi Hendrix
“Turn on, tune in, drop out”
Timothy Leary-College professor & LSD advocate

4. The Music Janis Joplin Jimi Hendrix Jefferson Airplane The Beatles
The Rolling Stones
Bob Dylan
Joan Baez

5. Summer of Love (1967)
As many as 100,000 people flocked to San Francisco, creating a cultural and political rebellion.
It became a melting pot of music, psychoactive drugs, sexual freedom, creative expression, and politics.
Hippies began to practice communal living and free love
The Summer of Love was when the counterculture movement really came into public awareness, and set the tone for years to come

6. Communes
Hippie communities in which the members shared everything equally, rejecting the typical living arrangements and expectations of mainstream American society
This included open relationships/free love
People in communes tried to live simply, growing their own food where possible
Communes were often founded for religious/spiritual reasons
For some it was a very rewarding experience, and several communes are still in existence today
Others found themselves feeling jealous over sharing people they cared about, or tired of others mooching their stuff. They became disenchanted with the commune and left it behind.

7. Communes

8. Woodstock (1969) The definitive music festival of the era
Took place on a dairy farm in New York from August 15 to August 18, 1969.
During the sometimes rainy weekend, thirty-two acts performed outdoors in front of 500,000 concert-goers
Jimi Hendrix performed the national anthem

9. What positive things came from the counter-culture?
Challenged inequality (based on race & gender)
Challenged materialism, the pressure to conform, and the abuse of authority.
Promoted environmental responsibility, tolerance of different people, and working at something you enjoy (not just working for a paycheck)

10. What negative things resulted because of the counter-culture?
Increased illegitimacy, promiscuity, and divorce
Addictions and overdoses leading to early deaths
“Freedom” without responsibility
Unrealistic expectations about life
Lack of respect for legitimate authorities
Obsession with youth