SKINHEAD MUSIC GENRE (SYMBOLS)

Skinhead Symbols

Both racist and non-racist skinheads use specific symbols to identify themselves with their own subculture, and to help them feel that they are part of a self-recognized community. Some of these symbols focus on the traditional "look" of skinheads; others glorify the violent culture often associated with skinheads. Still others are specific logos of the white supremacist groups many neo-Nazi skinheads join.

What are they? Is a square cross one of them? (Not like a regular cross... like the Red Cross one with ends pointing towards each other. If I find a picture I'll post a link.The symbols pictured on this web page are the ones most often used by white supremacist organizations.  They are used extensively by groups such as the World Church of the Creator and The Hammerskin Nation.  Some of them may be familiar, such as "88".  Several of the symbols represented are not explicitly racism, but when they are used in conjunction with others take on a Racist meaning, such as the Odin's Rune.  They can be found on literature, graffiti, clothing, compact disc artwork, and are quite often tattooed on the body.  Our hope is that by highlighting the symbols most often used, we can educate youth, parents, teachers, and the public on what to look for when confronted by anti-democratic forces which continue to threaten our civil society.