RASH -- Red And Anarchist Skinheads -- Section Stuttgart
Work Type
Political sticker
Date
2014
Location
Germany
Description
Image of protesters wearing black bandannas over their faces. The communist hammer and sickle and the anarchist A can both be seen flanking the acronym RASH, an organization originally formed in the early 1990s in New York City, with chapters eventually forming in other cities around the world, including Stuttgart, Germany. As the name suggests, the organization is anti-fascist in nature with part of their mission being dedicated to clarifying the true nature of the skinhead subculture, as news media has adopted the term as a synonym to describe white supremacists. RASH and associated groups, such as Skinheads Against Racial Prejudice (SHARP), define themselves heavily on fashion, music, and violent opposition to white supremacist organizations. Their style of dress typically incorporates Dr. Martens boots, jeans, suspenders, bomber and Harrington jackets, short hair, and clothing produced by Ben Sherman, Fred Perry, and Lionsdale. Musically, they are typically associated with punk, hardcore, oi, ska, reggae, and two-tone music genres.
The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation and the Council of Independent Colleges provided funding support for this project.
Notes
This sticker was catalogued by Wyatt Adams '18 for an independent research study project at St. Lawrence University during 2016.
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