Goth Subculture of North America
We have all seen this unique culture in many parts of the United States and possibly even in Canada. Their pale skin, black painted finger nails, black clad dress, and black hair looks like something from a vampire movie. Another uniqueness to this group is the fact that even the males wear eye makeup and some even wear black lip stick. This is one of many subcultures of the United States. This paper will attempt to discuss a few key factors of this group. The origin of this subculture, what they believe, where they are located, how they affect “normal” society, and finally how this lifestyle impacts their family life or children. To begin we have to know where this subculture originated from. Of course knowing the definition of goth would help validate the goth origin. According to Merriam-Webster goth is described as a person who wears mostly black clothing, uses dark dramatic makeup, and often has dyed black hair. Merriam-Webster …show more content…
People in Canada are just as different as people in North America and they are just alike in many ways as well. The goth culture is worldwide and indeed continental wide. It origins began in Europe and found its way to the North American continent. Goths have their own music, art, literature, and in a way their own history just as any mainstream culture in North America does. Their culture has had influence in media both positive and negative as many other cultures have. Arguably the goths most important value in life is individuality and they have no problem expressing that. While they have their small communities or groups they run with individuality and the desire to be a free spirit, are first and foremost on their minds. They have no fear of the darker sides of life such as sadness, heartbreak, and they are not afraid to take chances. Goths are indeed pessimists; however, it is that pessimism that makes them who they
We have all seen this unique culture in many parts of the United States and possibly even in Canada. Their pale skin, black painted finger nails, black clad dress, and black hair looks like something from a vampire movie. Another uniqueness to this group is the fact that even the males wear eye makeup and some even wear black lip stick. This is one of many subcultures of the United States. This paper will attempt to discuss a few key factors of this group. The origin of this subculture, what they believe, where they are located, how they affect “normal” society, and finally how this lifestyle impacts their family life or children. To begin we have to know where this subculture originated from. Of course knowing the definition of goth would help validate the goth origin. According to Merriam-Webster goth is described as a person who wears mostly black clothing, uses dark dramatic makeup, and often has dyed black hair. Merriam-Webster …show more content…
People in Canada are just as different as people in North America and they are just alike in many ways as well. The goth culture is worldwide and indeed continental wide. It origins began in Europe and found its way to the North American continent. Goths have their own music, art, literature, and in a way their own history just as any mainstream culture in North America does. Their culture has had influence in media both positive and negative as many other cultures have. Arguably the goths most important value in life is individuality and they have no problem expressing that. While they have their small communities or groups they run with individuality and the desire to be a free spirit, are first and foremost on their minds. They have no fear of the darker sides of life such as sadness, heartbreak, and they are not afraid to take chances. Goths are indeed pessimists; however, it is that pessimism that makes them who they