HIPPIE’SH I P P I E S

The HippieThis subculture first came about in the USA

during the mid 1960’s. It originates from the term ‘hipster.’

They are a well known subculture that stereotypically known for drugs, peace and

love, music and the ‘flower power.’

What is a Hippie?

“One who doesn’t conform to society’s standards and advocates a liberal

attitude and lifestyle”

Source: Dictionary.com

Hippie InfluencesHippies had a major influence on fashion, music, television,

film, literature and the arts. Since the 1960’s, more and more people are becoming influenced by this subculture, mainly through fashion and music. Even though this subculture first started over 50 years ago, there are still hippie groups in society now who still abide to the original values and beliefs.

Their values…Hippies have very strong

morals, they believe in peace and love. They do not believe in war or fighting, they think that everyone should be civil and not fight. They have faith that by living simply, they will be able to define the meaning of life.

Their interests…Hippies have a high interest in

music and just generally want to lead a simple life. They are very interested in health and organic foods, but yet, they are known to take drugs and smoke. Festivals are a typical place where hippies go as they are very interested in music.

Hippie musicHippies are very music orientated. The most famous groups that stereotypically are aimed at this subculture were ‘The Beatles’ ‘The Sex Pistols’ ‘The Rolling Stones’ and also the very famous singer ‘Bob Dylan.’ They all have a similar style of ‘chill’ which was very popular with the hippies. They typically listen to psychedelic music, which then progressed in the 1970’s to punk rock and roll.