Read This: Pitchfork’s guide to the evolution of feminist punk
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Attempts to define what punk is or isn’t have always been futile; it’s a “know it when you hear it” kind of thing. From punk’s earliest days, bands rarely adhered to one sound, instead using the genre as a means of self-discovery, self-expression, and an attempt at overcoming oppression. But, even within the history of punk, the narrative has skewed toward the male perspective—especially the white male perspective. Today, Pitchfork published a story that shows women have been there every step of the way, playing important roles in punk’s formation and growth throughout the years.