A New Earth
The functions
people have in hierarchical organizations, such as the military, the church, a
government institution, or large corporation, easily lend themselves to
becoming role identities. Authentic human interactions become impossible
when you lose yourself in a role.
Some pre-established roles we could call social archetypes. To
mention just a few: the middle-class housewife (not as prevalent as it used to
be, but still widespread); the tough macho male; the female seductress; the
“nonconformist” artist or performer; a person of “culture” (a role quite
common in Europe) who displays a knowledge of literature, fine art, and
music in the same way as others might display an expensive dress or car.
And then there the universal role of adult. When you play that role, you take
yourself and life very seriously. Spontaneity, lightheartedness, and joy are
not part of that role.
The hippie movement that originated on the West Coast of the United
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