PPT-The Counterculture Counterculture

A large group of people within a culture who hold values that oppose the mainstream or norm Questioned values and attitudes held by older middleclass Americans How did they feel about science. Alienation. Feeling of separation or isolation.. Can be caused by unequal access to social rewards or privileges. . Eg. ., friends go to Europe, but you cannot afford to go.. Marx . – Assembly line (boring manual . Free to share, print, make copies and changes. Get yours at . www.boundless.com. Available on the Boundless Teaching Platform. Using Boundless Presentations. The Appendix. The appendix is for you to use to add depth and breadth to your lectures. You can simply drag and drop slides from the appendix into the main presentation to make for a richer lecture experience.. Counterculture. The counterculture of the 1960’s refers to a cultural protest movement that developed in the United States in opposition to political conservatism and perceived social repression that prevailed during the 1950s. . 232 Najd. Subculture. When societies are very small, such as small villages in traditional societies, then all people may share a common culture or way of life. . However, as societies become larger and more complicated, a number of smaller groups may emerge within the larger society, with some differences in their beliefs and way of life. . The Hippy Movement. The term “hippy” comes from being hip. You were either hip or you were a “square” or a “pig.”. Hippie were looking for an alternative way to live life.. Most hippies valued freedom, nature, intimacy, peace, sharing, and spirituality.. A glimpse at the past…. Why are these pictures relevant when talking about the counterculture of the 1960s?. Foreshadows the future …. What do these photos from much later in American History have to do with the counterculture?. s. Major Themes and Key Terms. Kennedy, Johnson & The Cold War. John F. Kennedy:. New Frontier. Space programs. Economic stimulus. Addressing poverty. Civil . rights. Assassination. Cold . War Conflict:. 1960s & 1970s America. An Era of Social Change. The 1960s & 1970s were a time of significant change for US. Boomers born into victorious, prosperous US that defended freedom & fought oppression. Latinos and Native Americans Seek Equality. What did Latinos campaign for?. How did some Latino individuals and groups go about getting what they wanted?. What federal laws (if any) were passed to address these needs?. Name 3 movements during the 1960’s that fought for the rights for others?. What was Roe vs. Wade?. How did the government try to protect the environment?. Knights Charge 5/11. How did the music we listened to Friday capture the spirit of the Counterculture of the 1960’s?. It was characterized in many ways:. Hippies. were “hip” people who wanted to look different—wear the latest fashions. Generally urban dwellers, white, and middle-class. A loosening of sexual morality changed as young people wanted freedom in personal choices. Ch. 23, Sec 3, 4. Counterculture. In 60s, many adopted values that ran against the mainstream culture.. Counterculture. .. Valued youth, spontaneous behavior, individuality.. Promoted peace, love, and freedom.. 1960 - 1980. Chapter 27. The Youth Movement. Challenged:. Political & social system. Conventional Middle Class values. Inspired by the Beats (of the 1950’s). Originated with “Baby Boomers”. The New Left. The New Left. . : Left wing movements in the 1960s and 1970s. . Demanded changes in American society. Social Activism . "New Left" :: anti-war/college protests, Hippie Movement, Peace movement.