This subculture inherited certain traits of beatism, embodying them in a reinterpreted form: a tendency to vagrancy, rejection of the mainstream, drug use, new styles of music and culture, sexual looseness.
In addition, hippies promoted an image of simple rural life in the commune, enjoying their existence and being in harmony with nature. They could be distinguished by their bright clothes, long hair, and positive attitude toward life. And painted minivans are still firmly associated with the “children of flowers.
Of course, there were many more iconic types of subcultures in the United States, but the purpose of this article is to introduce only the historically first established currents.
American Butler believes that studying the subcultural mentality will help you better understand the spirit of the United States and the cultural values of a foreign country.