Ideology: The Punk Movement and its Political Standing

     The Punk movement originated in the underground scene of New York, but made its way to Britain in the mid 1970s where it flourished. In New York, the main idea was to provoke mainstream media with its erratic fast paced music and fashion expressions of nonconformity. In Britain, the same elements were incorporated, but it became more politically centered, as it was facing political and economic issues such as high inflation and unemployment rates. With the rise of the punk scene, the young demographic found an opportunity to express their anger with the ongoing issues surrounding them. Over time, the punk movement has evolved significantly, with each decade facing its own social and political movement.  This project will show the evolution of punk politics and how the ideology behind the movement influenced how political and social beliefs were represented.   The New York Dolls, 1973. One of the first bands to develop during the early punk scene, were well ...

     Ideology can be defined as a set of beliefs, values and ideas that usually refer to a political social and cultural system. A few examples of Ideology are communism, capitalism, and socialism. These are all different sets of beliefs on how a society should function.     Punk Ideology varies significantly on a wide spectrum, but the ideology I'll be focusing on consists of particular themes such as anti- establishment, individualism, non-conformity, and DIY ethics. The punk subculture is mostly known for its anarchist beliefs, but it's also well known for its political and social activism. The Sex Pistols in the 70's were largely renowned for their anti-establishment and politically based music, further influencing political activism within the punk subculture. This influence continued into the 80's, well into the 90's.    Kathleen Hanna, Bikini Kill Riot Grrrl was an underground feminist punk movement that started in the early 90s. Anti...