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Skinhead

usgb/ˈskɪnhed/Volume
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Cultural Origin

Initially, skinheads were not tied to political views but focused on music and fashion.

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He's researching the cultural roots of the skinhead phenomenon in the '60s.
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Negative Connotations

The term can imply violent, racist ideologies, although this is not universally true.

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The film portrayed a former skinhead who renounced his past beliefs.
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Not Just Hairstyle

Being a skinhead is often about belonging to a group with shared tastes, not just a shaved head.

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Despite his shaved head, he didn't identify with the skinhead lifestyle.
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