Hippies
Definition
Hippies were members of a youth movement beginning in the United States during the mid-1960s which spread around Western countries. They advocated for peace, love and freedom; rejected mainstream societal values; experimented with music & drugs; had unique styles of dress & grooming.
Analogy
Imagine hippies as free birds flying against wind currents (mainstream culture). These birds don't follow a specific path but rather go where they feel most at home - places filled with peace and love.
Related terms
Psychedelic Rock: A style of music popularized by hippie culture characterized by new sounds achieved through electronic innovations and psychedelic themes in lyrics.
Woodstock Festival: An iconic music festival held in 1969 that epitomized hippie culture and the counterculture movement.
Communes: Shared living arrangements that were popular among hippies who valued community, cooperation, and shared resources.
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