Thursday, 24 February 2011

Youth Subcultures: The PUNK's

Punks
  • Aim was to NOT look pretty. Instead they wanted to shock and rebel against mainstream expectations to be their 'own', individual identity
  • Punks were white people from predominantly white countries.
  • Unlike the MOD's who were 'part-time' rebels - that had normal jobs during the week - Punks were rebellious 24/7, the decision in becoming a Punk is a full-time commitment.
  • Punks typically have piercings and tattoos with wild and vibrant hairstyles
  • They greatly valued their music, which expressed all of their rebellious values and beliefs through the music lyrics.
  • Punks also rejected religion and morality and embraced Nihilism, believing that life did not have any objective meaning
  •  The Sex Pistols are a prime example of Punks through their music and more obviously; their band name. The mixture of sex and violence through weapons (guns) are extremely rebellious.

The Sex Pistols 'God Save the Queen'

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