8 Irrefutable Reasons Punk Rock Is Good For Your Kids

2. Men And Women Are Equal

A beautiful thing erupted from the many waves of punk: screaming, shouting, and ready to challenge the patriarchy any way they could. They were third wave feminists. They were clever. They were angry. But most of all, their performances were no different to men in punk bands. Poly Styrene is the ultimate archetype of the modern punk feminist: she wasn't the typical sexualised female rocker of the 70s, she wore dental braces, she was mixed race and, most importantly, she's 100% herself. If there was ever a perfect musical role model for young ladies, it's her.