Gothic Subcultures

Gothic Subcultures

Just what makes one a "Gothic" or "Goth" one might ask? First, the term itself needs to be defined. A history buff might know that the Goths were a group of Germanic barbarians that invaded the Roman Empire between the 3rd and 5th centuries. Lovers of art and architecture will at once recognize Gothic architecture often seen in massive stone cathedrals, marked by very tall thin arched windows with elaborate stained glass designs. The art itself is dark and morbid, revealing the macabre interests of the Medieval Europeans. A more recent definition of Gothic refers to a movement in literature in the 18th and 19th centuries. Gothic literature is noted by gloomy settings, mysterious and often violent events, and psychological terror of some sort. Some widely known authors of Gothic tales are Mary Shelley, Bram Stoker, Edgar Allen Poe, and H.P. Lovecraft. Goths may read many of the aforementioned authors and may be interested in Medieval history. Many goths also have an interest in alternative religions such as Paganism, Wicca, even Buddhism, although many are atheist. Although Goths may enjoy the darker things in life, many of them will dispel any rumors of being evil or malicious in any way.

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See Also:

Goths for Jesus - Inverted Goth's articles on Jesus and Christianity from the view of the dark culture, and a forum.
Goth To Be Different - A site dedicated to the people who reign the night, the Gothic people.
An Early History of Goth - Pete Scathe outlines the beginnings of the Goth movement between 1979 and 1984, and looks at the influences on its development, including bands and fashion.
Release Me - Hundreds of pictures of abandoned places, thousands of haunting places, serial killers, phobias, ghostly pictures, and urban legends.
RelgiousTolerance.org: The Goth Culture - B.A. Robinson dispels some of the myths and preconceived notions about Goths, with references.
Sunlight and Shadow - Jennifer Pitcock Doneske aims to dispel the myths and misconceptions surrounding the Gothic subculture, in an effort to promote tolerance and understanding.
Stop the False Alarmism - Standard-Times article pleading to end stereotyping of students based on appearance and interests, particularly goths.
The Dark Side - Image database, text files, net-goth gallery, club listings, and links.

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