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| Pitbull |
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Symbol Type |
Skinhead Symbol |
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A pitbull (or sometimes a rottweiler or bulldog)
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Also Known As |
N/A
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Traditional Use/Origins |
The pitbull has traditionally been used as a skinhead symbol, probably because of its reputation as a "fighting" dog
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Hate Group/Extremist Organization
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Racist skinhead groups
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Extremist Meaning or Representation
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See below
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Background/History |
Racist skinheads appropriated the image of the pitbull from the skinhead subculture. One racist skinhead group, the Keystone State Skinheads, even uses it as part of their logo.
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