Straight Edge is a hardcore punk music genre and lifestyle that originated in the early 1980s. It is characterized by its rejection of recreational drug use, alcohol, and promiscuous sex. Straight Edge adherents typically abstain from using drugs, alcohol, and tobacco, and often follow a vegetarian or vegan diet. The term "Straight Edge" was coined by the hardcore punk band Minor Threat in their 1981 song "Straight Edge". The lyrics of the song promote abstinence from drugs, alcohol, and promiscuous sex, and the song has since become an anthem for the Straight Edge movement. Straight Edge bands often have a strong DIY ethic and are often associated with the punk and hardcore scenes.
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