You say Goth like it’s a bad thing…

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I was kinda surprised at this NYTimes headline this morning on the front page: “Goth: Seems Like You Just Can’t Kill It”

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Given that goth kids get harassed and are the targets of violence all over the country, the headline seems rather inflammatory.

And besides that — does someone want Goth to go away? The article is in the style section of the paper because a couple of fashion designers have rediscovered Goth on the runway this year. But Goth is really more of a sociological expression in youth subcultures than a mere fashion statement, and the article seems to trivialize that to show off some catwalk photos.

WEV, NYTimes. You’re not doing youth culture any favors here.

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