Skinhead research

The Google definition of a skinhead is-
'a young man of a subculture characterized by close-cropped hair and heavy boots, often perceived as aggressive, violent, 
and racist.' 

Clothing 

• tight jeans
• checked shirt
• braces
• bomber or denim jacket
• boots (often Dr martins) 
• white vests
•  close shaven hair

Politics and racism

• early skinheads were both black and white and were anti south Asian immigrants
• first skinheads were not part of any political movement
• in the 1970's  skinheads started to associate themselves with the White Nationalist National Front.
• National Front was a very right wing, whites only political group.
• In the late 70's the racist skinhead subculture spread to north America and Europe.
• During the early 80's, anti-racist skinhead organisations started up in the USA. 
• one organisation started up called SHARP. This stands for SkinHeads Against Racial Prejudice.