Methods
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Attributions

Ethnographic data:

The ethnographic data on this page was collected through nine informal interviews conducted via phone and email. These diverse individuals live throughout the United States, and these quotes have been pulled from interview transcripts and anonymized with the full consent of those participating. Although some identifying language remains, every effort has been made to disclose the purposes of this research and to respect the privacy of participants.

Participants:

M is a white, cisgendered, queer identifying woman living in the PNW. She has been part of goth communities since the early 2000s, including working as an alternative model and event organizer

C is a white, cisgendered, bisexual woman living in Seattle. She has been active in goth circles since the late 1990s, although does not personally identify as gothic.

D is a Black transman living in the Houstin area. He has been active in gothic communities since the late 1980s, founded several gothic clubs in Seattle and Houston, and is a former Mr. Goth Seattle.

A is an Asian American nonbinary individual living in New York. They have been involved in gothic culture since the mid 1990s, and work as an editor are with a notable gothic publication; they are a former Mx. Goth Albany

S is an Arabic American nonbinary individual from The UAE and currently living in Southern California. They have been involved in goth culture since the early-2000s, and previously worked as a club organizer and alternative model.