Why Punk is an Enduring Phenomenon That Goes Beyond Music

What do you think of when you hear the word “punk”? For most people of a certain age with an interest in modern culture, punk describes the anti-establishment music and fashion movement that emerged in the mid-1970s and disappeared soon after. Punk conjures up images of Mohican haircuts, ripped clothes, and safety pins. In fact, as the BBC reports, punk imagery has become an art form. Meanwhile, punk music means bands like the Damned, the Sex Pistols, the UK Subs, and the Clash. Yet, punk culture started before this period and continued well after. So, how do we define punk in the modern era? Who decides what is punk? To examine the legacy of punk, we can look at its wider impact on culture, society, and the media, and see how it is portrayed. But these representations do not a...

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