SOC SCI 164B Lecture Notes - Lecture 13: Skinheads Against Racial Prejudice, Nazi Salute, Civil War Era In Norway
18 Jun 2017
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Skinhead movement started in england in 1960s: started as a movement against the hippies, shaved their heads. The first racist band was screwdriver led by a guy named ian stuart. Doc martin boots were worn and adopted by skinheads. There are several levels of white supremacy: street level gangs of skinheads, organized groups like the kkk, prison gangs, ab = aryan brotherhood, omgs = outlaw motorcycle gangs. White gangs: white supremacy began during civil war era, kkk founded in 1866 (after the civil war) Kkk dressed up with white sheets because blacks were scared of ghosts apparently. The kkk is still active and recruits from the skinhead ranks. All street gangsters/gang members can use business cards. White supremacist movement is present in all 50 states. 1978, band screwdriver led by ian stuart, catalyst for start of skinhead movement in america.
