Entity: FLOWER-POWER
Flower Power was a slogan associated with the nonviolent ethic of the 1960s and 1970s, promoting peace, love, and passive resistance. It symbolized opposition to the Vietnam War and stood for universal love and harmony.
FLOWER-POWER
Etymology
The term 'Flower Power' originated in the late 1960s and early 1970s as a slogan associated with the nonviolent ethic advocated by hippies and flower children.
Definition
Flower Power is a symbol of passive resistance, nonviolence, and universal love, representing a movement for peace and harmony.
Historical Context
Rooted in the opposition to the Vietnam War, Flower Power was coined by the American Beat poet Allen Ginsberg in 1965 to transform war protests into peaceful demonstrations.
Cultural Significance
Flower Power embodied the ideals of the counterculture movement, promoting peace, love, and unity among individuals, and symbolizing a rejection of violence and war.
Related Concepts
Flower Power is closely related to the hippie movement, advocating for social change, environmental awareness, and a rejection of mainstream values.
See Also
- [Hippie Movement](link to related topic)
- [Counterculture](link to related topic)
A slogan used by flower children of the 1960s and 1970s as representative of a movement for nonviolence, passive resistance, and universal love.