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Women and punk: Jordan

Professor Matthew Worley discusses key female punk figures with Jordan.

Jordan explains the choices she made that gave rise to her unique look, and reveals the reactions it provoked.

Are you surprised by how inclusive the punk movement was? Jordan highlights the equal opportunities it gave men and women whatever their ‘shape, colour or size, everyone was welcome’. Punk ‘shifted the culture’ towards inclusivity and acceptance. Do you agree?

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