The 1960’s exhibited some of the best known revolutions of time. A really big one was the Counter Culture Revolution carried out by the hippies. There is no doubt in saying that the hippies certainly had an impact on the American culture and fascinated or stunned people with the manner in which they did this. It was not all for show because behind their amazing acts were some great reasons.
The hippies went against all mainstream views in order to open up society. They wanted American’s to e more accepting of different lifestyles, views and cultures so that the morality and spirituality of the country exceeded their then current one and the ones of the previous generation because they felt that it was not a healthy spirituality to have. They …show more content…
They introduced asexual types of dressing to challenges gender stereotypes and introduced the commune styles of living where each individual is responsible for them self both socially and economically, to represent gender integration and abolish gender roles.
Another way the hippies stood against America’s right-wing, traditional values is by spreading the sexual revolution. It was the time of absolute sexual liberation. The hippies practised premarital sex, normalised the use of contraception, displayed public nudity and explored homosexuality. They did this to empower women and break America’s views on sexuality and …show more content…
Although most Americans disapproved of these social and economic changes and the hippies suffered serious harassment and even death, they did not suffer for nothing. Yes, some things take some time to change and we might not be able to change others, but there are many things the hippies helped to change. Religious and cultural differences have gained greater acceptance. In 1971, discrimination against females in educational institutions was banned, in 1973 women were given the right to abortion and now they are seen more equal to men than ever before. They are not dependent on men, they are allowed the same jobs as men, some women are the main or sole breadwinners in their families and more importantly they have the same rights as men. They’re sexual revolution made people more open and accepting of different sexualities and love choices. People do not feel so bad about premarital sex, contraception is used freely and on Friday 26 June 2015, same-sex marriage was legalised in all of states of the United States of
The hippies went against all mainstream views in order to open up society. They wanted American’s to e more accepting of different lifestyles, views and cultures so that the morality and spirituality of the country exceeded their then current one and the ones of the previous generation because they felt that it was not a healthy spirituality to have. They …show more content…
They introduced asexual types of dressing to challenges gender stereotypes and introduced the commune styles of living where each individual is responsible for them self both socially and economically, to represent gender integration and abolish gender roles.
Another way the hippies stood against America’s right-wing, traditional values is by spreading the sexual revolution. It was the time of absolute sexual liberation. The hippies practised premarital sex, normalised the use of contraception, displayed public nudity and explored homosexuality. They did this to empower women and break America’s views on sexuality and …show more content…
Although most Americans disapproved of these social and economic changes and the hippies suffered serious harassment and even death, they did not suffer for nothing. Yes, some things take some time to change and we might not be able to change others, but there are many things the hippies helped to change. Religious and cultural differences have gained greater acceptance. In 1971, discrimination against females in educational institutions was banned, in 1973 women were given the right to abortion and now they are seen more equal to men than ever before. They are not dependent on men, they are allowed the same jobs as men, some women are the main or sole breadwinners in their families and more importantly they have the same rights as men. They’re sexual revolution made people more open and accepting of different sexualities and love choices. People do not feel so bad about premarital sex, contraception is used freely and on Friday 26 June 2015, same-sex marriage was legalised in all of states of the United States of