Emo, a label given to teens that appear to wear dark clothing and walking around looking as if they are chronically depressed. Who are these kids really and what has made them this way? There has been speculation on how to define Emo culture, from its fashion and lifestyle close to that of the Goth culture and it’s taste in music close to the Punk culture, yet being neither. Music is the core foundation of the Emo culture, it not only influences the way teens dress and behave, but it connects to them to a community in which they are ably to freely express themselves and find common ground with others who understand their emotional turmoil, however teens also become vulnerable to negative self destructive thoughts and ideas such as suicide or self harm, all depending on the impact of the music within this culture.
The term Emo is short for “emotional,” having originally come from the Washing, DC Hardcore/Punk scene in 1984 (Phillipov 1). The general perceptions of Emo teens include wearing black clothing, distinctively side parted hairstyles, black eyeliner and having piercings. The attitudes and behaviors of Emos can …show more content…
Separate from many other cultures and music scenes, teens are taught that the best way to deal with emotions is to keep them inside, to react with violence, or to make sarcastic jokes about them, which is completely different from the message of the Emo community (Bailey 7). This freedom of expression and emotion is a positive influence for teens since it encourages them to be more open about their feelings and allows them to find connections in both music and a community of common peers. It creates a support system and a safe haven for teens that feel outcast and misunderstood. Emo music helps teens realize that they aren’t alone in what they are feeling and that it’s okay to feel what they
The term Emo is short for “emotional,” having originally come from the Washing, DC Hardcore/Punk scene in 1984 (Phillipov 1). The general perceptions of Emo teens include wearing black clothing, distinctively side parted hairstyles, black eyeliner and having piercings. The attitudes and behaviors of Emos can …show more content…
Separate from many other cultures and music scenes, teens are taught that the best way to deal with emotions is to keep them inside, to react with violence, or to make sarcastic jokes about them, which is completely different from the message of the Emo community (Bailey 7). This freedom of expression and emotion is a positive influence for teens since it encourages them to be more open about their feelings and allows them to find connections in both music and a community of common peers. It creates a support system and a safe haven for teens that feel outcast and misunderstood. Emo music helps teens realize that they aren’t alone in what they are feeling and that it’s okay to feel what they