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Feb 19, 2019 · We found that when tattoos are contextualised through meaning, it produces a more acceptable body, especially in relation to women. Social and cultural norms relating to tattooed feminine bodies have regulative elements, allowing for both conformity to and resistance against them (Foucault, 1976).
- Charlotte Dann, Jane Callaghan
- 19 February 2019
- 13
- 13, Issue3
People remove tattoos for a variety of reasons. They are no longer with the high-school sweetheart whose name is plastered on their upper arm. They are tired of trying to cover up images they...
Mar 8, 2024 · Tattoos have become increasingly prevalent in modern society, with more people choosing to adorn their bodies with intricate designs and meaningful symbols. While the decision to get inked...
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May 25, 2023 · Tattoos have become increasingly popular over the years, transforming from a niche subculture to a mainstream form of self-expression. People from all walks of life now adorn their bodies with intricate designs, symbols, and images, each carrying a unique and personal meaning.
The way that women adorn their bodies with tattoos enables conformity or resistance to these bounded concepts of femininity. Through objectification of the body, women learn how they are represented and constructed (Aubrey, 2006), and observe self - surveillance (Foucault, 1976) to monitor where they might fit in and how identities are
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Feb 14, 2020 · We asked six women to share the stories behind their tattoos – how they went about choosing the design, where they went to for inspiration, how they decided where to place it, how much time went into planning it, why it’s significant to them and how their relationship with it has changed over time. From overcoming cancer, to symbolising ...
