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Frank and Juliette, both discussed their own spiritual experiences, or version of as being related to music. This presents the idea that music,in some ways, could be a secular alternative to religious practices and understandings or simply a way of experiencing spirituality in secular spheres. Frank:… listen to songs where I’ve felt emotions and feelings that run past the specific context of the song … this applies to more of my life than it should… a lot of people have had that with music… Ideas

The Rising Subculture of Punk: The Economy, Violence, and Rebellion With the economic decline and availability of jobs with upward movement, a culture of youths formed in Britain that challenged the ideals and cultural norms of the generations that came before them. A consistent movement from traditional society through youth subcultures brings light through the eyes of the musicians that describe their generation’s feelings of homelessness in an era filled with unemployment, low wages, and violence

of Eastern Germany’s socialist political society, despite being created under the constant threat of state censorship. The first generation of GDR punks were not prominent until 1979, significantly late in the development of punk as a whole, with Crass already making a definitive statement with “Punk is Dead”

Established in 1944 by Donald Watson, modern-day veganism has become an increasingly popular lifestyle through recent decades. Veganism is a very strict diet. It involves a strong commitment and can also restrict certain fashion statements in some way or form. Vegans avoid any consumption of any [animal related food or fabric that has been fabricated with animal skin]. Although many, do not see the vegan choice as a reasonable way to a healthy living, many Americans have seen their diet change being

For many people, the word punk brings to mind similar images of grungy looking teenagers who are wearing dark, ripped clothing held together with safety pins and chains which displays some sort of offensive symbol or saying. They are probably also wearing a leather jacket and Doc Martens, sporting an unconventional hairstyle such as a brightly colored Mohawk or spikes, and listening to loud music. For the most part, the images people think of as associated with the word punk are a pretty accurate

“I speak through my clothes.” (Hebdige, 1993: 100, quoting Eco, 1973) Fashion is one of the ways that one creates identity. In particular, since the rise of youth culture in the 1960s “fashion has become… a way of defining one’s identity - or else a way of avoiding such definition”. (Gonzalez & Bovone, 2012: 23) The 1960s saw a rise in mass production of consumerism fashion, and has been used as a form of expressing ones identity; whether it be inspired or interpreted from religion, social status

Subculture There is something about the ideology of a subculture that sparks an interest in me. Maybe it is intriguing due to its members’ originality, courage to stand up for beliefs, or freely expressing their own self- identity. A subculture forms by individuals taking a risk, separating themselves from the mainstream, and forming their own distinctive norms, not caring what the “normal” members of the mainstream society think of them. Or do they care? Maybe that is the exact statement a subculture

Main doctrines of the punk subculture are freedom, equality, and anti-authoritarianism which have the strong connection with anarchism. Also,”punks “often participate in direct actions that can include vandalism or destruction of the private property. On the other hand, anarchist highlights the importance of direct action, but unlike “punks” they tend to achieve it through more peaceful methods. The 1960s in Britain were the period of technical development, improvement of women's position, liberalization

This display of the potential of fashion as expression directly correlates with the relationship that the punk scene of the GDR would develop with clothing. While likely the fictional character of Sunny would not have so intentionally, by dressing in her modern, occasionally androgynous outfits she was using style as a way of isolating herself from her setting. In the novel Punk In Der Ddr: Too Much Future it is explained that the punks “were no longer GDR citizens, they behaved as if they were in

pity while other express disgust, while still others have never experienced poverty. Slum tours allow people to see the other side of the world, the reality that impoverished people face everyday. The article “The Pros and Cons of Slum Tourism, Crass Voyeurism or Virtuous Travel?,” by Leyla Giray Alyanak depicts slum tourism in countries such as Brazil, South Africa, the Philippines and Kenya. As a result slum tourists made her change her perspective about poverty. For instance, Leyla Giray