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=Plan of the Investigation (100-150 Words) Tips]=

The study of this particular subject aims to construct a useful response around the question ‘To what extent did the Straight Edge movement represent a departure from the original values of the punk movement?’ The theme of my question, on a personal level, was chosen in a bid to redefine what straight edge meant to me, and why or whether it is necessary to label myself as straight edge. the sources will focus on 90s edge, a time when politics thrived within the scene. The first source is a manifesto released by Swedish straight edge band Refused with their groundbreaking album The Shape of Punk to Come, the second is the lyrics to Boston hardcore outfit Ten Yard Fight's "Pit of Equality". In judging both the values and limitations of each source an impression can be formed on its reliability on what a straight edge mentality means to certain scenes. The analysis of the investigation will evaluate the general messages and issues occurring at various points of the movement. This includes; the representation of women in hardcore, veganism and animal rights, conflicting ideals: "hardline" vs. "posi", and finally the misunderstanding of straight edge in mainstream medias. In studying these factors a conclusion can be drawn regarding the implementation of these standards. Multiple sources will be relied upon in various medias, such as song lyrics [1] and books [2]. Other first hand sources that are not creative, such as interviews [3] with worthy contributors to the movement and transcripts [4] will also be used.

[1] Crisis. “Destroy the Machines”. __Destroy the Machines.__ Victory Records (1995) [2] Haenfler (2006). //Straight edge.// New Brunswick, N.J.: Rutgers University Press, (ISBN: 0813539919) [3] Kuhn, p 58. An interview with Refused vocalist Dennis Lyxzen [4] [] - A transcripture of BBC documentary