Message from a music student regarding punk.

From: madhatterslogic@...
Subject: need opinion on 70s punk and feminist movt
TO: oldschoolpunk77@...

hi, my names leigh and im a music student. Im writing a paper on how
the 70s punk era and the feminist mov't related to each other. as i
have come to know it, punk was about acknowledging prejudice and
injustice and fighting against the conformity of society. Making a
difference. In my opinion, the mov't acknowledged sexism and its error.
now of course sexism still existed. it exists every where. one point i
focus on is the "do it your self" method of the punk era and how women
were able to participate along with men in it. for example, the band
"The slits" had one rehersal before opening for "the clash" with their
rendition of "i heard it through the grape vine" and some of the
players hadnt been playing their instrument for very long. Punk hasnt
always been about instrumental experience but more about the message,
and women were able to spread there own message, write there own music
and be heard along bands like the clash. I knwo people hate when bad
musicaian get recognition, but this paper isnt about that. Its about a
community allowing equality among its member. Now if you disagree with
me, please TELL ME WHY, don just say you disagree. I WANT TO KNWO WHY.
just because its in opposition doesnt mean i cant use it. i want to
know. i didnt live back then so all my knowledge in on essays and
books. Im still reading sourese. so please. Tell why ot why not the
punk movt influences/ participated with the feminist movment in teh
70s? thanks for any help you can give me.

L