Ideology Of Punk Subculture

In the 21st century a lot of people who are not in the sphere of the punk subculture can consider it as a theme with only rebellious and indignant attitude with no sense of why punk bands are so angry. In spite of this constant statement the punk subculture constantly refers to politics, particularly individual freedom and anti-establishment views. Therefore, punks strive for full personal independence (individualism), the principles of “do not sell” and “rely on yourself” ideas. For example, the DIY (Do It Yourself) became the main motto of punk subculture in the early 1980s. Punk rock bands address deep messages with a political overtone through their lyrics to the audience. According to such facts and ideas, this work is about examining …show more content…
They are committed to socially oriented ideologies and progressivism. It means that ideology of punk subculture is aimed at the realization of social and political reform from the government. As a result of a view of their life, punk ideology focused on the realization of the right of every individual to freedom and way of life. The ethics of this movement recognizes the great role of personal choice in the development of their own freedom. Punk beliefs and rules radically deny any conformism. Consequently, it implies independence and direct action by changing the political structure. To give an example, the song of the punk band Green Day, particularly “We’re All To Blame”, clearly represents the topics which are shown …show more content…
For instance, punk culture gave rise to the considerable amount of poetry. Among the famous punk, poets should be noted Patti Smith, Richard Hell, John K. Clark, as well as Jim Carroll, his autobiographical works are considered to be the first samples of the punk prose. Punk style is a wide combination of clothing, music, dance, and make-up. Punk subculture has never done something with no meaning. All their clothes, lyrics of the songs, make-up and other activities have sense. For example, punks wear clothes in the “dead style”. It means that they use aggressive ways to express themselves. The main feature of this subculture: they literally do not care about how society will perceive them. Their demonstrative and rapid actions are connected to the ideas and thoughts from their mind. Thus, every time punks want to prove their ideology and rights. They want everyone to listen to them. That is why they are trying to attract attention using various