Article: Music is an essential component of the punk lifestyle.  In addition to listening to the music at home or about town, you should also pay homage to the roots of the movement by making an effort to experience punk music live. Consider listening to or seeing live the following artists and bands:  The Sex Pistols The Ramones Bikini Kill Debbie Harry, Tacocat Since the advent of the punk movement in the 1970s, punk rockers have expressed themselves through self-made magazines, or ‘zines. In the 1990s, punk girls used zines to create a space for their voice within the punk movement. Collaborate with your female punk friends to develop a ‘zine that expresses your collective views and interests.   Make your zines by deconstructing mainstream magazines and repurposing the pieces. There are no set rules or limitations when it comes to the content of ‘zines. They're meant to look DIY. You can self-publish any material you wish.  If you are looking for inspiration, check out Sniffin' Glue and Riot Grrl. If you identify as a punk girl, don’t buckle under the pressure to conform to society’s standards of appropriate female behavior. Instead of oppressing your identity, proudly present the truest version of yourself to the world. Don’t apologize for who you are or what you believe. Don't be afraid if you struggle to embrace yourself; these sorts of things don't always happen overnight. Just keep trying each day, and eventually you'll get there. Enjoy life and to do what feels good in the moment. Set your own goals and establish your own standards. Your personal standards inform how you treat others and how you expect others to treat you.  Ask yourself, what standards currently inform your actions, and did you set these standards for yourself? Allow your punk attitude to inform the evolution of your goals and expectations: what standards will you continue to accept; what standards contradict your beliefs  Forge your own path in life. Develop your own timeline. Punk rockers refuse to blindly accept social norms. As a punk girl, constantly question the conventions that dictate society for yourself. It is in your self-interest to examine capitalism, evaluate the government, analyze religion, explore patriotism, and study globalism. As you reach your own conclusions, let your discoveries shape your agenda and share your opinions freely.  You can learn about these topics in classes focusing on women's and gender studies, especially ones that value intersectionality and multi-disciplinary approaches. You may also oversee your own education on these topics. Ask friends, teachers, and mentors for suggested readings and documentaries on a variety of topics.
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Listen to punk music. Make your own ‘zine. Embrace your punk self. Don’t do what you should do; do what you want to do. Challenge social conventions.