i don´t want pasted answers, i want real answers, cuz people are really confused about what does being a skinhead means.
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There are different kinds of skins. There are Nazi skins, which most people associate with all skinheads and assume they are all racist. There are other kinds, hammerskins (don't know much about them), SHARPs (skin heads against racial prejudice)and a few others I can't remember. The ones I knew were kind of snobby, and I didn't really talk to them. Oh yeah there were also the straight edgers, but those were just punks period, but skinheads can be straight edge too. God I can't believe I know this.\nI'm not a Skin nor have I ever been, because I think Chelseas are unattractive, and I've just never been interested in the scene.But I have known some, and they can be pretty nice sometimes, (if they're not nazis) but not really my kind of people. It originated in England I think.\nThey usually wear boots or doc martens, with their pant legs rolled up, and sometimes wears suspenders. They always shave their heads, and the girls have their heads shaved on top with hair where the bangs are and at the back, those are Chelseas. (some chick that used to be a lifeguard at the pool by my old house had one) A lot of times the girls will wear plaid skirts. But those are just some basic styles, they can wear anything.\nI don't really know what they're all about, all I've ever seen them do is drink beer and get into fights while listening to Oi Polloi.
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Goths are the ones who think they are superior than "normals" of a society they cannot define, but throw the word around a lot. Wears black, boots, long coats, concert shirts of black metal bands or whatever. They wear all this crap over their face because they are "unique" but all look alike when you look at them in a whole. You can can tell one when they say "stop staring at me" or "I am unique and my own person" Yet they all wear black, white/dark make up and have all this crap in their face. Yeah no one is going to not stare at that and no you are not unique if you are labeled, groups of similarity are labeled, or else there would be no need to label! (That last part can go for each you asked of)\n\nEmos are the "new age" goths, but instead of black and all, they wear these "prep" clothes with a twist of "hardcore" They think everything is dramatic and out to make their lives crappy. When if they looked at themselves, they would see it is them that make their life miserable and not the ones around them. Emo(tional) they claim not all cut themselves, but when you look at majority, it is like goths they are labeled for a reason with their ways and actions. They area bunch of dramaqueens, and I say that for both boys and girls that partake in the 2004-present trend of todays dumb teens.\n\nPunk is against the "establishment" the almighty "Man" In other words they wold prefer anarchy so they can do whatever they want without consequences, they take no responsibility of their actions. Hippies in a way, but more on the extreme side, the anti-hippie, instead of peace and loving order, they prefer anarchy and do what they want without remorse. Bums really, mainly they are so stoned out their minds all they do is sit around complaining how the "Man" is keeping them down and trying to overthrow the "establishment" again what is this "establishment?"\n\nI could go on and on about these groups, and yes, some I have been with, and noticed they are all the same and well, they have labels for a reason and none of them are unique, if anything they are apart of their "society" "establishment" and crappy lives because it is all so dramatic and a harsh world. I CAN'T WAIT UNTIL THEY GET OUT OF HIGH SCHOOL AND EXPERIENCE THE REAL WORLD!!
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I don't understand it.  Why would people think anyone is different because of the color of their skin?  If you're white and you get a tan, does that change your personality?  No!  So why would being a different skin color mean anything?  Unfortunately I think there will always be racists...makes me sad.
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I recently answered a similar question about what Goth "is". I think it addresses your question regarding subcultures. I've quoted it below.\n\n"There are a lot of different ways to answer this question because "Goth" means different things to different people.\n\nFor some, being "Goth" is simply an extension of a musical culture that had its roots in punk rock. It's a way of identifying yourself to others with similar interests. For example, when I was a teenager (80'-90's) if I saw someone wearing Doc Martins or black lipstick, the odds were good that that person liked the same music I did. At that time it was things like The Cure, Siouxsie and the Banshees, New Order, Nine Inch Nails etc...\n\nThe look of "Goth” usually consists of a lot of black. There are, however, plenty of sub-cultures within the Gothic and each has their defining characteristics. Some of the variations are:\nMusical (dress like the bands you like)\n\nVampire (classic Goth sometimes with prosthetic fangs and a belief system drawn from Vampire lore)\n\nPagan (will often dress in a Goth manner, but will often display images from the Pagan belief system or worship of the Earth Mother. The Pentagram is one of those symbols)\n\nFetish (Gothic appearance, but with an S/M twist. These people often have a focus on relationships involving power exchanges. Fetish wear often consists of clothes made of leather, latex and vinyl. There are varying symbols that can be worn to indicate one's preferences. A collar if you're a bottom or a confident swagger for a top.)\n\nRebellion (some young people are simply looking for a way to stand out, or be identified with a group outside the so-called "mainstream"\n\nThese are all HUGE generalizations and not hard and fast rules by any means. As to the point of dressing Goth, it's no different than any other fashion choice. It identifies one with a particular group the same way a string of pearls and a cardigan sweater identifies someone to a different kind of group. And sometimes, someone may just think it looks cool and there's no ideology behind it at all.\n\nI was a "Goth" for many years and now I'm not. I don't disdain those who are, but I simply didn't need to distinguish myself in that fashion anymore. Some of us grow out of it, and some of us make a style for life. Either way, it comes down to the person you are inside and not what colors you wrap yourself in." \n\nAs for your specific question, I've always been fond of the dramatic look of Goth as well as some of the belief systems that accompany the various subgroups of Goth. \n\nWhat I'd dislike about Goths, is that they often have a very exclusionary attitude. I find this ironic since many people become gothic because they have been excluded from “so called” mainstream society because of their beliefs or aesthetic preferences. I also dislike the notion that they are somehow superior. Every new generation of Goth thinks they are the first in the world to discover it.  \n\nThere's also a certain knee jerk anti-establishment set of ideals that goes with the Goth persona. Many Goths simply adopt the views of their fellow Goths with out actually investigating the information for themselves and drawing their own conclusions. Again this is ironic since, outwardly Goths often preach open mindedness, but all too often fall into the sheep like mentality that they claim to be escaping in the first place. \n\nI only know these things from my personal experiences as a member of the "Goth" community in its many forms. It is only in retrospect that I have been able to come to these conclusions. Obviously I have no objection to the Goth look or lifestyle, but you specifically asked about dislikes as well as likes.
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Some people are jus' plain hipocrits.  People jus' won't get over themselves, think we all have to look alike, act like, live alike.  People jus' need to grow up.
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If you aren't comfortable in your own "Skin" there is very little you can do about it, however one can change their attitudes.\n\n   One way is understanding, getting a true grasp of what other races and cultures endure or enjoy. One need not be of those races or colors to share in the beliefs or situations of them.\n\n   Equality, in my opinion is a hard to define, often subjective experience. What may be equal to me, in my given situations, may offend and intrude on the beliefs of others.\n\n   I have to say it should be a word used in the context of commonality, and blanket justice for our species, no matter the race, origin, etc.\n\nRev. Steven
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Its totally cool to love something and hate something else. Only people who are messed up are capable of ONLY love, or ONLY hate. All it means is that you are a natural person.
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You need to understand that currently with the liberal bent in the media and the entertainment industry if you are American, white, or male you are the villan. And if you stick up for yourself then you are labeled as a biggot or as a white supremist or as a male shovenist pig or as a homophobe, or as a American elitest or as a.... you get the idea. People are tired of being beat up for saying what they belive in. Typically those issuing the label do such in a way that it is pretty difficult to defend against.
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Some people say I'm not goth because I sometimes wear colorful clothing and don't listen to the Cure. I say screw them. Goth can be a fashion. OR, in my case, it can be an outlook on the world, much like pessimism. Oftentimes I think being gothic just means actually looking around and seeing the world for how f*cked up it is. In my opinion, if you think you're goth, you probably are, no matter how you dress.
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When you come to this site, you have to come knowing that all sorts of people will come and give advice.  There are people giving answers that are not serious about their answers, some really are ignorant and unlearned, the worst are the ones who are racist and morally wrong.  When you get the answers, just disregard the bad ones and consider the good ones.  This is really what makes this site fun, at least sometimes.
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so far the majority of the people who have answered your question don't have a clue. it is beautiful in its own right. and the girl who wrote that goth and punk are way different is completelly correct. Personally, it suits me. but those who say it is just a phase, or for angsty teens, have no idea what they are talking about.
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Haha please don't call yourself "emo"\n\nPeople who are like that, want to be different to get attention. They dress all black and act like the world hates them just so they can start stuff. It's stupid.
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Trying to respect everyones' rights is a fool's errand. There are lots of people who will never think for themeselves unless you rattle their cage a little from time to time. Plus it's just plain fun to offend people, so long as you do it with a little respect.
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Yes, You are racist. And who cares about the word??? If they want to use it , let them. It is derogatory for a white person to use it...And ,in my mind, It's derogatory for a black person to use it too. but, like I said...If they do...Who fucking cares? People say a lot of things I don't like...I don't lose any sleep over it.
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I've always thought it was a derogatory term. The only time I feel comfortable hearing the reference is when I hear a Latino refer to themselves as one.
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punk........\nhmmm...\npunk to me just really means like someone who is into punk music like..alot alot....\nposers dress like "outcasts" and like you said....neeeeeed! hot topic. \nBUT\ni dont think punk can be labeled....\nlabels are what make posers.....\nand if everyone is dieing to not be labled.........dont dress punk....there are too many out there.....it is completely the opposite of being an individual!\ni mean...if you dig the style..go for it...but dont try to be individual by wearing what all the other "idividuals" are
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People find comfort in believing others are like them. They created a "normal" way of acting outwardly but inside everyone is still unique. (being different isn't the bad thing though, lying to yourself to "fit in" is)