Counterculture in the 1960's

Conclusion

The sixties were a decade that could be describe a cultural revolution within the United States. After World War II American culture embraced conformity due to its affluent state and longing sense of family caused by the draft. There were many jobs available and opportunity to become the stereotypical suburban middle-class white family which was held on a pedestal within society. But the youth changed that path by embracing their individualism. By dressing, eating, speaking, believing, doing what ever their heart desired, it created a movement that would soon effect American (and other) societies permanently. It’s because of this awakening of self that also spurred many political protests towards the U.S government, questioning their tactics, motives, and reason. The countercultural political involvement also initiated civil rights movements through protest that allowed blacks, homosexuals, and women equal rights along white men in the work force and various other places.
            The counterculturalists movement also effected art and music during the sixties, almost using it as a tool of advancement for their message. They created new art styles such as Psychedelic Art which was influenced by visuals seen while taking LSD. The art style combined many artistic styles, bright colors, and typography to create confusingly interesting images with meaning. Words were an integral device used during the countercultural movement as many clever slogans were created for protest as seen on “Night Raiders,” and they were also incorporated into almost every piece of art produced during the time period. Many of these slogans like “Make Love, Not War” are still used today, along with clothing styles and beliefs that demonstrate the lasting impression the sixties had on culture everywhere. 
 

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