Along with any conformity and mainstream idea come those who oppose these ideas. In the 1950s, it was the “Beat Generation,” followed by the hippies in the 1960s. The goals of these peace groups could be summarized in one idea: reject conventional ideas. The hippies opposed materialism, especially of their parents, war, and conformity. They reflected upon this opposition in their looks, their clothing style, their attitudes, and even beyond. Who the hippies were and what they stood for fueled enormous change within American society. The hippies were part of the generation of baby boomers. These hippies were typically “white, middle-class, young (between [the ages of] 17 and 25),” and as many fail to realize, “well-educated,” (Kauffman 1). Because