| | IDEOLOGY OF GAY RACIALIST SKINHEADS AND STIGMA MANAGEMENT TECHNIQUES* Journal of Political and Military Sociology - ... (Site not responding. Last check: ) |
 | | While many dismiss gay skinheads as a contradiction in terms, these individuals provide an opportunity to explore sociologically the strategies used to both challenge the homophobia of white power groups and manage the stigma of homosexuality. |
 | | A traditional skinhead is predominately a masculine identity defined by a working-class dress code that includes close-cropped hair or shaved head, suspenders or braces, boots, fitted jeans, flight jackets, and polo or button down shirts with an affinity for certain brands such as Doc Marten boots. |
 | | Because skinheads did not originate with the WPM, it is conceivable that some gay males, both racist and non-racist, are attracted to skinhead subculture due to the "look" of working-class masculinity including tight-fitting jeans. |
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