Major

English and World Languages with a Concentration in Spanish

Faculty Mentor

Dr. David J. Korfhagen

Abstract

During the early 2000’s, emo music became extremely popular for the youth of Mexico, creating a notable presence of the subculture. At the time, punks and goths had been established as subgroups in Mexico, leading to distain and eventual violence against the emos. By 2008, the emos faced genuine acts of violence in addition to hateful rhetoric. Starting with one filmed beating in Querétaro, Mexico, punks began planning attacks against emos. On March 15, the punks arranged an assault against the emos in Glorieta de los Insurgentes, the public square of Mexico City; however, this time, the emos decided to fight back. When promoting this event, the punks used the phrase “Make a homeland and kill an emo,” demonstrating the vicious attitude toward the emos of Mexico City. Despite their push for peace, intolerance persisted with the emos still not understanding the reason for the hostility. Through this research, it is clear these events are emblematic of the history of Mexico and its relationship with the United States. The beliefs and violent acts stem from the long and strenuous history of Mexico and the pervasive sentiments engrained in culture. In completing this project, the research highlights the importance of history in the present. The tumultuous experiences of nations in years past affect the lives of generations to come.

Document Type

Culminating Research Project

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