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Here's a quote from the article: "Conformity was also on the minds of the US school boards who fought court battles with students in the 1960s over the length of their hair. Traditionalists appalled by the "British invasion" of long-haired rock bands, spearheaded by The Beatles, viewed this trend as unmanly, degenerate and, above all, un-American."
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Damon
Lets clarify something here from the above site: under dressing professionally there is an article on the marines wearing "girly" hats.
The clarify the issue it should be noted the previous company
that manufactured the hats went out of business, so the
marines have to change manufacturer. Nobody manufacturs the old
marine hat style. (Could someone manufacter them? Does the
company that went out of business hold the copyright? Also if
someone did manufactur who would pay the big bucks to retrofit the production equipment?
I would mention on this subject the schools in the US of A have,
as their objective, to raise kids who conform 100%, never question
authority, and, after they graduate from school, obediently go
off to work every day, never question their employer, and are
satisfied with everything the employer (and the government do.)
Ultimately employers want the schools to produce little
"robots" who obediently/willingly go to work
every day making pennies a day, are happy to earn those
pennies, never question the employer about dangerous
working conditions, low pay, asbestos, work accidents,
working long hours, having no vacation,etc. The employers want employees who obediently come to work each wearing suitable
clothing (shirt and tie for men, short hair, no beards, etc.)
Basically the job of schools in the US of A to produce kids
who never question authority, always conform.
The schools are there to crush individuality. I have to say in
my case, at the age of 59, they failed miserably. Especially after having long hair for 49 years.
Haha good on you for growing out your hair long :) how was it during your school period?
Also America is one of the countries with the longest working hours if you compare them to any European country the Europeans only work on average 35 hours a week and overtime is almost unheard of. In Italy they have. 3 hour lunch during summer months and Also in Scandinavia there is a compulsory 1month paid vacation, on top of your normal yearly vacation allowance of 3 weeks. Down here in Australia we sit a bit between Europe and the US in terms of culture
Sorry if it's rather irrelevant I just thought of that as I've been doing some research on Europe lately
I had lots of hassles from the teachers and administration at school during the 60s.
During the 70s at college I never got any complaints.
By the time I graduated from college the hair was knee length.
During my college years there were some employers who complained
about the hair, I continued to flatly refuse to cut it.
I quit several jobs over the issue but it worked out better
because I got offered other jobs that were better overall.
Its just the beginning.
-Yesterday you have to wear the clothes that everyone else wears.
-Today you have to "wear" the "correct" hairstyle (changing a bodypart).
-Tomorrow you will be the standart human (everyone looks exactly the same (the same clothes, the same hair, the same body)
How the hell can the majority just stand by and let it happen?
What is shown is NOT authentic. It does show fine examples of the "hippie" and "Counterculture" ethos and style as co-opted by the fashion industry to make more money on the phenomenon. It wasn't a case of 'Join 'em if you can't beat 'em. it was more fact of 'Mine this set ti'l the vein runs out. Which it did. Madison avenue and the fashion industry killed the counterculture. It would have faded abnyway, but on its own terms and by evolving. Here again is m'self in the early 70s. I was never a "Hippie". However I was counterculture and an anti-war activist. I was peaceful, but I did keep my powder dry.
Now this is dictating fashion! Awesome look, Jason!
Ted
I have fought fashion dictates for many years - and all along the way have folded to whatever was considered the "norm" I did not go for trends or fads in fashion as an adult - but when I was a kid I remember having to have the clothes that were popular of the 70s... Anyway, to my point, lately, I have come to realize that I have my own style - growing my hair has caused me to allow my fashion sense to also grown... If I like something, I will wear it. Such as this winter - I am wearing scarves that are not conservative or typical of what a man might wear... I've actually got some compliments - but, I've also had some put downs and snide remarks - what is wrong with people? Do they get nervous when someone wears something a little out of what they consider the correct character for a 50-something man?
Yes Humans have an inate fear of the different. It is a legacy from long ago. It's an outgrowth of our tribal mindset. Anyone clothed or done up in a differing manner than what is known sets off a fear response which in turn results in that person reacting with revulsion or a desire to counter what has been discovered. Its' why we have warring tribes even today. We are wired very srangely. We celebrate our independence yet so many folks long to be as one with others. To look alike, dress alike. Live in similar surroundings. When anything considered strange or different enters that space, emotion takes the lead and the results can be downright humorous, but for the danger to those deemed different.
Brings back fond memories of the time, and the guy in this picture is reminiscent of Patrick Simmons of the Doobie Brothers. Good times, especially for long hair.
I have always loved Patrick Simmons. One of the original members of the Doobies. And a big Harley fan. I especially like this pic of him in his younger years. Listen to the music...
Ted