Transcript Radical times begin

Radical times begin
1966-67
San Francisco
Thousands descend on the haight district
Corner of Haight and Asbury becomes the
epicenter of American counter-culture
Thousands of runaways arrive
Drug experimentation becomes widespread—
always existed in the poor neighborhoods
New substance becomes associated with the
Hippie culture --- LSD was a man-made chemical
that caused intense hallucinations
Music and pop culture made frequent references
to LSD
Summer of Love ( 1967)
American youth challenge the status-quo
Rejection of everything from the “ older
generation”
All forms of pop culture push the boundariesmusic,fashion,tradition gender models abandoned
Minorities assert their rights and call for
equality(women,gays,racial groups)
Opposition to the growing involvement in
Vietnam
Peaceniks and protests
American youth hold love-ins,be-ins
Flowers and beads ( native American ) become emblematic
of the peace and love message of hippie culture…
“ make love not war “ becomes a common chant
Giant gatherings occur in parks– known as love-ins,and beins…lots of music , drugs ,and free love … introduction of
the “ pill” ( birth control) adds to jump in promiscuity
Many embrace eastern mysticism—Hindu and Buddhist
practices become common-meditation and yoga take hold,
as well as introduction of vegetarianism…
Many young seek out Indian gurus—holy teachers
TM practiced, Hare Krishna movement explodes
Human peace sign
Beatles with Mahesh yogi