In the 1960s shaved short hair, anti-racist skinhead t-shirts, combat boots and a wide assortment of tattoos were among a list of things that set skinheads apart from any other group of people in the world. The subculture began in the United Kingdom and was quickly able to spread throughout other parts of the world. The skinheads were a music driven group which was a common form of recruitment amongst skinheads. Current members would go to music venues and events as a way of seeking out prospective members. The band Screwdriver was seen as a popular musical group amongst skinheads. The band promoted music that was in opposition to minority groups.

The skinhead sub-culture is comprised of wide span of generations from young teens to older members. It is statistically shown that most of these members are comprised of men in their late teens and early twenties. These groups …

In the late 1950s the United Kingdom developed a class system in an attempt to limit the amount of work available to their young people. It was also to limit educational and economic opportunities available for the working class people. After the war Britain experienced an economic boom which brought about an increase in disposable income, much of what they spent on fashion like ska clothing that was inspired by American soul groups. These people were known as the Mods. They were recognized for their consumerism.

There were two types of Mods. The Peacock Mods otherwise known as the Smooth Mods and the Gang Mods otherwise known as the Hard Mods. The Peacock Mods were not as violent as the Gang Mods. The difference was that the Peacock Mods dressed in the latest styles and had more expensive taste. The Gang Mods were known for their short hair and their …

Contrary to popular belief, not only were the first skinheads not into racism and politics, but not all current-day skinheads are racists either. The “Mods”, as they were originally known in England in the latter part of the 1950s, were focused on fashion and music. Several years later, two groups of Mods (the Smooth Mods and the Gang Mods) split due to their differences. Smooth Mods wore the latest fashions, while Gang Mods (who were primarily working class) wore work boots, jeans and t-shirts. Most skinheads still embrace the wardrobe of Gang Mods, but have added tattoos to their look. The Gang Mods cut their hair short and became widely known as skinheads.

Racial issues became part of the Skinheads agenda in the late 1960s, when violence toward Pakistanis and South Asian immigrants (“Paki-bashing”) became prevalent as a byproduct of the Vietnam War. In the early 1970s, some skinheads aligned …