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Occasionally a derogatory term used for someone with [[liberal]] political beliefs, the term "hippie" refers in fact to the anti-war movement spawned by the [[Vietnam War]] in the 1960s.  Hippie [[culture]] was dominated by this theme, and the theme of [[rock 'n roll]].  Hippie [[culture]] also became associated with recreational [[drug]] use, "[[free love]]," although these associations were not held by every "hippy."

A term used for members of the counter-culture of the 1960's who opted to "drop out (of school and the career rat race), turn on (by taking psychedelic drugs) and tune in (to an alternative way of looking at the universe)", rejecting the materialistic values of the society around them. The movement was largely in response to the the [[Vietnam War]], and slogan "peace and love." Hippie [[culture]] also became associated with rock and roll, recreational [[drug]] use, "[[free love]],as refleced by the slogan "drugs, sex and rock'n'roll." "Jesus freaks" were hippies who were born-again Christians and followed Christ's commandments regarding the importance of love, and eschewing the use of drugs. Hippies experimented with alternative living arrangements such as communes, where all work and all possesions were shared.

 

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