Gothic (Sub-)Culture Resources

Hard to seperate out from everything else, but the struggle for definition and against misconception is evident throughout.

General Web Resources
  • A History of Goth. Just what it says, nice in that it includes a wide range of influences and things influenced by the Gothic "movement".
  • The Gothic Martha Stewart - just what it sounds like. Decorating tips for the craft-minded goth.
  • Stevy's Goth Page - well written pages that seek to break the sterotypes and set a few things straight.
  • Goth With a Sledgehammer. More of the same definitional intents.
  • Sunlight and Shadow:Understanding the Gothic Subculture"
  • A Study of Gothic Subculture. Good resources and links.
  • The response from the outside
  • Now take the Goth Friendly test or follow this link to take the Normal Friendly test. Both of these tests are part of a fairly amusing site, Bob's Garden of Gothly Delights, including a section on Problems Only Goths have.
  • THE GOTH CULTURE: Its history, stereotypes, religious connections, etc.. Good overview of the stereotypes with a link at the end of the page to another comprehensive site on goth culture, news, entertainment, etc.