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

He's researching the cultural roots of the skinhead phenomenon in the '60s.
Negative Connotations
The term can imply violent, racist ideologies, although this is not universally true.

The film portrayed a former skinhead who renounced his past beliefs.
Not Just Hairstyle
Being a skinhead is often about belonging to a group with shared tastes, not just a shaved head.

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