Peace, Love, and HOPE!

THE HIPPIE GENERATION OF THE 1960'S- 1970'S

The 60’s and 70’s was a decade unlike any other. The people didn't listen to their elders, yet chose to live in an alternative culture which was all their own and that was made up by the younger population at the time. This new culture was a part of a radical society which called themselves Hippies. The Hippie movement started in San Francisco, California and spread across the United States, to Canada, and then into parts of Europe. Hippies shocked people with their alternative lifestyles and radical beliefs. The clothes they wore and the way they carried themselves gave no recognition to class, race, or gender. All these people wanted was peace on earth, free love, and most importantly a CHANGE! They worked to change the views of the world and to take away the divisions we have as a people that tear us apart.

MY THOUGHTS: ???Can my generation be considered similar with the Hippie generation of the 1960s and 70s???

I hold the opinion that even though historically the Hippie generation developed in and era where being different was a way to revolt against their "old" parents, public figures, and government that my generation have some of the same qualities and ideas for change and growth in today's world. In the past 2008 presidential elections my generation help the most votes and dared for change in America and accomplished it! Before I came to London I knew about the stereotype they had placed on Americans; that they are ignorant. Since my stay here I have noticed that the way Londoners and others around the world view my generation compared to others is amazing in that they recognize our eagerness to learn and explore different things. Therefore, I would consider my generation to be similar to that of the Hippies.