what is a skin head

A skinhead is a member of a subculture that originated among working-class youths in London, England, in the 1960s. They are defined by their close-cropped or shaven heads and working-class clothing such as Dr. Martens and steel toe work boots, braces, high rise and varying length straight-leg jeans, and button-down collar shirts, usually slim fitting in check or plain. The skinhead subculture reflects a broad spectrum of political beliefs, even as many continue to embrace it as a largely apolitical working-class movement. However, some skinheads are associated with white supremacist and neo-Nazi beliefs. The Southern Poverty Law Center lists active skinhead groups across the United States, and growing numbers of young neo-Nazi skinheads are linking up with old-line hate groups in the United States. It is important to note that not all youths with shaved heads or closely cropped hair are neo-Nazis, and there are young people who call themselves "skinheads" who are anti-racist.