Tattoos and Negative Social Status
Tattooed Gang Member
In the 1960's tattoos were considered a practice for only the anti-social and counter-culture groups in the United States and other Western countries. Still today, many tatted people have difficulty finding employment or getting promoted within their career field due to the social stigma of tattoos. This attitude is on the decline; however, there are still many negative contexts associated with tattoos among mainstream society. Some of the reasons that people who do not "get" body art feel intimidated by it are:
- Drug culture- Since the 1960's tattoos have often been associated with people who are addicted to drugs.
- Prison or gang tattoos- Just like many tribal tattoos, prison tattoos convey information about affiliation, status, and skills to other members of the prison population. These tattoos are usually considered to be illegal, and a prisoner is sometimes charged with crimes such as conspiracy for getting a tattoo in prison.
- Social dissidence - Many tattoos make strong political statements, others make subtle declarations. Many people are uncomfortable with opinions they believe are not shared by the majority of people.
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