History
The term emo is short for emocore which is short for emotional hardcore. Emotional Hardcore is a type of music that is loud with harsh vocals which can very in structure and flourishing patterns. people describe the term "emo" as a way of getting in touch with their emotional side. Emos are often mistaken as gothics because of their common clothing style. The subculture came about through the music and their fashion that later became a trend. The subculture started off as a movement in D.C.
Values and Beliefs
Emo subculture values expressing their emotions through fashion or music. They also value acceptance, since most of them feel indifferent and unwanted by others . Emos believe after death they will be regenerated and go to a better world. They also worship death, pain, and heartache.
Symbols
- Emos wear black or dark colors as a base color. This shows feelings like sulking, fear, mysteriousness, and confidence.
- The dark make-up they wear around their(boys&girls) eyes with long hair covering a side of their face, shows them trying to avoid unnecessary attention.
- Wear tight clothes to show their sensitivity and fragility
- The thick, black framed and horn rimmed glasses show their intellectual side and their love of reading.
- They wear other colors like pink, purple, red, blue, green, etc. to show other feelings such as: happy, sad, irritated, etc..
Language
Effect on Mainstream Society
Emo subculture has become more popular amongst mainstream society especially because people seem to like the things they do and believe in. Some people view emos as bad influences that should not be followed. But others value them for being different.
Links to Articles
- www.huffingtonpost.com/mobileweb/2012/03/11/iraq-emo-killings-gay_n_1337427.html
- www.mibba.com/Articles/people/2309/The-emo-Stereotype-Right-or-wrong/
