Teen Gothic

I know I'm not the first person to share this sentiment and I know I will certainly be far from the last. What is funny is a lot of the goth sexualization and objectification comes from predominantly right wing circles, despite the Goth movement having left wing ties due to it being an offshoot of punk culture and a post punk subculture.

Not to mention the growing watered down idea of what a goth is. Dudes refer to people who, the closest thing related to goth they listened to, is something like Deftones or Lil peep. Not to diss on them but to say they are goth is factually incorrect.

Matter of fact, they'll probably call ANYONE who wears eyeliner and wears black goth. I've seen emos and metalheads get labeled as goth it's insane. It's clear that these people who want a "Dommy mommy goth" (I felt physical repulsion typing out that string of words) are not interested in the subculture or music whatsoever, and quite frequently, condemn it. If presented with a trad goth, steampunk goth, or something like that, will most likely be the first ones to point and laugh, or say some shit like "do a wrist reveal."

I mean there's nothing wrong with having preferences, but it becomes kind of fucking weird when you make it a personality trait.

I think a main factor of their fetishization or "justification" in their fetishization is the idea that all goths are sexually promiscuous and "freaky" who will take charge in an intimate setting and has a list of fetishes that matches the length of Santa's naughty list. I think it becomes really telling how goth porn subreddits have more members than actual goth subreddits

This little rant is getting a little lengthy, I only intended to write a few sentences and got really sidetracked, but yea. I wasn't really sure where to post this and figured it would be fitting to post this here. I frequent this sub often, although I don't think I ever posted here. I guess just lemme know what you guys think

Everytime I recommend bands to a newer goth it always reminds me of when I was 12 and getting into the scene. It's a good feeling. It's nice helping someone discover who they are. Does anyone else feel this way?! I hope I'm not alone on this lol

Alright this has been bothering me for a while I’m such an introvert person and I really do enjoy being goth.But I’m so shy to make goth friends anyone have any suggestions

If anyone is staying in on Saturday night, but still wants some comradery, we'll be hosting an event through zoom and twitch. All are welcomed to join and have fun.

For me it's Christian Death I'm still trying to get into them but I don't understand why they are so loved I didn't find anything special or particularly enjoyable about them.

And if I'm being honest? I really like goth music but I haven't found bands that I like a lot of their songs. I consider myself a fan of the genre and not a fan of any band/artist.

This is the name of an event in my city. We are going to a nearby small town and eating at Cracker Barrel. I do not know why I’m so excited, but I am. 250 people are interested in the event, it should be wild.

In my city, there's an annual parade where anyone can be just show up and be in it, so we got a group together and marched as Goths Against the Sun! It was so much fun and great to see people outside of club nights. We were even in the paper and on the news.

Thank you to everyone who helped brainstorm songs for us to play while in the parade!

2000's

This is just something I've noticed about the goth community on Instagram is the amount of hate hurled at people (mainly girls) who can't dress goth all the time/don't have an entirely black closet for being "fakers." Lots of comments will say something about how they're just looking for attention or not really goth because they don't wear trad makeup 24/7 or have a corporate job requiring them to dress more "normal" by societal standards. I just don't understand it? I feel like every goth must know that dealing with constant judgement and job constraints is difficult. Plus it's a music based subculture? It's mainly men I've noticed with this behavior. Idk it's just discouraging as someone new to the subculture (been in it about a year) because I have a very limited wardrobe due to trying to not spend too much money (I'm a broke college student) and avoid fast fashion while ALSO having a very strict religious family.