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The aim is to explore the meaning and context of the word 'punk' in North American newspapers from the 1950s and 1960s.

February 5, 2026Punk & Post Punk

The meaning of the word ‘punk’ in North American newspapers in the 1950s and 1960s

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The aim is to explore the meaning and context of the word 'punk' in North American newspapers from the 1950s and 1960s.
Analyzed newspaper articles from the 1950s and 1960s
Focused on the contexts in which ‘punk’ was used
Identified associations with teenagers and delinquents
The term 'punk' frequently described teenagers and delinquents in a negative light
Newspaper articles reflected societal fears and perceptions of youth
Usage varied based on context, revealing different cultural implications

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This article analyzes the usage of 'punk' in newspapers, showing its evolution in describing various social groups.

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This article examines the way the word ‘punk’ was used in North American newspapers during the 1950s and 1960s. It examines how the word was used to describe teenagers, delinquents and other social groups.

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Michael Mary Murphy (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/698433c8f1d9ada3c1fb1333 https://doi.org/10.1386/punk_00325_1

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This article analyzes the usage of 'punk' in newspapers, showing its evolution in describing various social groups.

The meaning of the word ‘punk’ in North American newspapers in the 1950s and 1960s

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The meaning of the word ‘punk’ in North American newspapers in the 1950s and 1960s

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