Tattoos as Forms of Self-Expression for LGBTQ+ Individuals

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Author
Dolinsky, Emily R.
Keyword
First Reader Marin Kosut
Senior Project
Semester Spring 2022
Readers/Advisors
Kosut, Marin
Term and Year
Spring 2022
Date Published
2022

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http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12648/12105
Abstract
This study aimed to research to learn more about what tattoos can offer a person within the LGBTQ+ community in their journey of self-expression or acceptance. The interviews conducted were centered around the following questions; How do tattoos affect a person's self-esteem differently? How do body modifications help LGBTQ+ individuals define themselves? In what ways do tattoos offer a therapeutic experience? Is there some sort of relief after someone completes another tattoo? Participants shared their personal experiences within tattoo shops, how they feel their tattoos have shaped their journey of healing, and how the world of tattoos is shifting in a new direction. This research helped to provide the narrative that LGBTQ+ individuals can use tattoos as forms of self-expression, tools for self-acceptance, and personal healing.
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