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The New Tattoo Subculture Anne M. Velliquette and Jeff B. Murray. Tom, Kalie, Molly, Mick. Key Points. Humans are the only animals who change their physical appearance to match their inner-self All changes used as means of self-expression
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The New Tattoo SubcultureAnne M. Velliquette and Jeff B. Murray Tom, Kalie, Molly, Mick
Key Points • Humans are the only animals who change their physical appearance to match their inner-self • All changes used as means of self-expression • Tattoos serve as marks of affiliation, personal identity, resistance, or identity change among others • Artist-client relationship is businesslike, but involves a lot of trust; artist is in control • The tattoo subculture is a separation from mainstream society
Discussion Questions • Why do people get tattoos? • How has the tattoo industry changed over the past decade or so? • Why have these changes took place? • Do you think any of the allure of getting a tattoo has been diminished because of the new social acceptability?