Sex, Drugs, and Rock 'n' Roll in the 1960s and today
The old trio of sex, drugs, and rock ’n’ roll is still around on college campuses — but it’s no longer the center of gravity. Today’s student culture is shaped far more by technology, mental health pressures, and a different relationship to risk than by the freewheeling rebellion of the 1960s. 🎸 What stayed the same — and what changed Sex: from taboo-breaking to sex-positive (and safety‑conscious) Students today tend to be more sex‑positive , more open about consent, and far better informed about safe sex than earlier generations. Professors note that students are “way smarter about partying” and more aware of dangers, often protecting each other. Hookup culture exists, but it’s framed more as personal choice than rebellion. The stigma hasn’t disappeared — it’s just shifted. Drugs: less stigma, more legalization, different risks Cannabis use is still common, but the cultural meaning has changed. In the 1980s, even marijuana carried heavy stigma; today, cannabis is legal in...