The hippie subculture originated in the United States in the mid-1960s and was influenced by "hipster" culture. Hippies are known for their advocacy of peace, love, music, and liberal attitudes. They had a major influence on fashion, music, television, film, and art from the 1960s onward. Hippies believe in living simply, pursuing peace, and defining the meaning of life without war or fighting. They are interested in music, health, organic food, and festivals, though some also used drugs.

1. HIPPIE’S
HIPPIES

2. The Hippie
This subculture first came about in the USA
during the mid 1960’s. It originates from the
term ‘hipster.’
They are a well known subculture that
stereotypically known for drugs, peace and
love, music and the ‘flower power.’

3. What is a Hippie?
“One who doesn’t conform to society’s
standards and advocates a liberal
attitude and lifestyle”
Source: Dictionary.com

4. Hippie Influences
Hippies had a major influence on fashion, music, television,
film, literature and the arts. Since the 1960’s, more and
more people are becoming influenced by this subculture,
mainly through fashion and music. Even though this
subculture first started over 50 years ago, there are still
hippie groups in society now who still abide to the original
values and beliefs.

5. Their values…
Hippies have very strong
morals, they believe in peace
and love. They do not believe
in war or fighting, they think
that everyone should be civil
and not fight. They have faith
that by living simply, they will
be able to define the meaning
of life.

6. Their interests…
Hippies have a high interest in
music and just generally want to
lead a simple life. They are very
interested in health and organic
foods, but yet, they are known to
take drugs and smoke. Festivals
are a typical place where hippies
go as they are very interested in
music.

7. Hippie music
Hippies are very music orientated.
The most famous groups that
stereotypically are aimed at this
subculture were ‘The Beatles’ ‘The
Sex Pistols’ ‘The Rolling Stones’ and
also the very famous singer ‘Bob
Dylan.’ They all have a similar style
of ‘chill’ which was very popular
with the hippies. They typically listen
to psychedelic music, which then
progressed in the 1970’s to punk
rock and roll.