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What is a counterculture?
Countercultures refer to subcultures that form out of a new definition of values and beliefs, often diametrically opposed to what is considered a mainstream or societal norm
The counterculture of the 1960s emerged as a rejection of societal norms left over from the 1950s - tensions often existed across generational lines as youth cultures began to reject the idealized 'American Dream' of the generation before them.
Discourse in the counterculture of the 60s included topics such as:
- anti-war protests, especially in Vietnam
- sexual liberation
- women's rights
- racial equality
- "live and let live"
- anti capitalism & consumerism
- distrust of authority & government
Music
The Beatles
The Beach Boys
Bob Dylan
Simon & Garfunkel
The Temptations
Film
Psycho
West Side Story
Mary Poppins
The Good, The Bad, & The Ugly
Bonnie and Clyde
2001: A Space Odyssey
True Grit
Fashion
- intro to the miniskirt
- Mod style inspired by UK
- more unisex styles
- bright psychedelic colors
- pants & slacks replacing more traditional skirts