Introduction
Counterculture is what happens when a subculture of people live a way of life and set of attitudes opposed to or against that is the norm of society. It is associated with extreme anti-conformity and what is known as "doing your own thing." The subculture of hippies changed the United States forever. Those who participated in the counterculture present in America of the 1960's and 1970's set the example for the youth of today to stand up for their personal beliefs and values.