Punk rock in the late 1970s was an extremely unique and influential genre that was born in both England and the United States. It was largely underground with a reliance on the rejection of society, with an emphasis on a heavy reliance on community, and a strong self-empowerment attitude. The influence of punk rock continues to impact contemporary music. It, however, faces issues when dealing with inequality and topics such as sex and gender. Punk Rock bands are usually composed of males. Women are often objectified in lyrics of the songs, and masculine values such as violence and aggressive behaviour are often glamorised. The punk rock genre began in the late 1970’s, primarily in New York and London. The bands in New York were heavily