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The Straight Edge Movement is a sub-culture within the hardcore punk scene which emerged in the 1980's and is named after the eponymous song by Minor Threat. The movement emerged as a form of backlash to the sexual excesses, hedonism and drug taking associated with hard core punk. The main characteristic of its followers is abstention from tobacco, alcohol and recreational drugs although it also extends to avoiding promiscuous sex and being vegetarian for some.

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