Growing up, I didn't even know what Goth was until someone started calling me a Goth at middle school. The idea was interesting. Whatever it was must somehow relate to what I was already doing. No one ever had a clear answer, so what is Goth?
Life of a Goth is difficult since they are identified not inducted. Everyone knows Goths wear black. That's one key to the puzzle. Growing up my only advance placement class was in art. Often shy and keeping to myself, it occurred to me in recent years, the title appeared after taking time to find an explicit comment to stop advances from an older student.
I went on to private school for right brained students. Meanwhile, I had time to explore the whole Goth Scene and meet other Goths. There is a wide variety of interests, yet common factors remains. Often outspoken they have different opinions of the world, share in different traditions and feel as though people do not understand what they are trying to convey.
Goth is a term associated with barbarians and an uncouth behavior. Being called a Goth tends result in becoming an outcast of society. As being the chosen, we struggle with a reality behind the situation. Many Goths use personal identifications to try to limit Goth Culture: acceptance with music, preferences and ideal characteristics. Yet, it is better to understand Goths are united by being less than preferred by mainstream culture.
Goth Ilk is not trying to justify anyone's hobbies or interests involving Goth Culture. It is a guide to many preferences Goths tend to enjoy. There are many answers with citable proof. Everyone can feel loved and accepted by one another. Though Mainstream Culture is judgmental with firm laws of moral and behavioral accordance, Goths are open to differing thoughts and opinions with perceptive, nonjudgmental views of life and people.
