Punks constitute an urban tribe.
Tribes are social groups made up of individuals who share various aspects, such as their origin, traditions and habits. The concept is usually used with reference to the set of subjects who have certain shared characteristics . Urban , for its part, is that linked to cities.
The idea of urban tribe is used to name the subcultures that can be found in a city . These are groups of people who dress similarly, have common customs and practices, and share certain thoughts. All these characteristics make the members of the urban tribe different from citizens in general, who tend to respect the values and traditions of the dominant culture.
Different types of urban tribes
It is important to keep in mind that not all urban tribes have the same degree of complexity or a marked identity . Sometimes, these groups are simply groups formed by fans of an artist or a trend. Justin Bieber 's followers, who call themselves Beliebers , can be considered an urban tribe.
In other cases, the urban tribe is based on various beliefs or an ideology . Punks , for example, form an urban tribe that opposes the State and religion, promotes anarchy and defends self-management.
Due to their lack of integration with the rest of society , there are urban tribes that are considered dangerous to the rest of the community. Some branches of skinheads , to name a troubled urban tribe, are neo-Nazis and often carry out attacks against Jews and immigrants.
In the urban tribe of skinheads, there are neo-Nazi currents.
Some examples
Let's see below the description of some of the best-known urban tribes.
Hippies
First of all, it is worth mentioning that the term that defines this urban tribe is often used in a derogatory way and without knowledge of its true characteristics. This is a group that emerged in the 1960s in North America as a response to the injustice experienced by people involved in the Vietnam War. Later, this culture spread internationally and considerably influenced the generation of its time, in addition to inspiring other tribes.
Regarding their attire, it is common for them to have long hair and brightly colored clothing. In addition, they usually sport various hand-made accessories, in some cases with textual messages, but also with graphic symbols. Hippies promote a world without violence, a life in which peace and love reign among all races . It is correct to say that their way of thinking is anarchist , since they do not like politics.
Skinheads
The first representatives of this urban tribe were opposed to the system and did not have a well-defined ideology. The far-right parties managed to attract some of them, and thus the idea that the skinheads were Nazis was formed. However, the red skins and the Sharps , among others, who considered themselves anti-fascist, soon emerged.
In addition to shaving their heads, skin heads often dress in clothing similar to military uniforms, with jeans and boots. The most aggressive groups often attack homosexuals, blacks and Jews, in their quest to "cleanse" society.
Rappers
This urban tribe is also often called hip-hop culture and emerged in the 1970s, in the lower-class neighborhoods of New York. In the beginning, most rappers were black. Far from what is understood by rap today, at least what the mass media presents to us, this music sought to spread messages that opposed the injustice of the system , promoting a lifestyle opposed to arbitrary violence and racism .
Its massification has stained its principles, although this does not mean that true rap has ceased to exist, but rather that internationally famous artists do not represent it with respect: the lyrics of current rap focus on cars, houses and jewelry. the singers, something that has nothing to do with their origins in poverty and discrimination.