Punk Style

Sklar offers this exploration of style in the punk subculture and its meaning to individuals as an expression of identity, drawing on her doctoral research including interviews. In the introduction, she conveys her project, motivation, and methods. The punk aesthetic and its symbolism are explored, including variations such as emo and indie, with an acknowledgement of a strong self-identification component that transcends specific iconography. The motivation for individuals to express punk style is discussed in the context of social symbolism, and paying attention to intersections with gender, power, politics, performativity, and diffusion or appropriation. The final chapter summarizes key elements, variable elements, and the evolution of the subculture and its aesthetic over time. Annotation ©2014 Ringgold, Inc., Portland, OR (protoview.com)