1. Sociology Introduction What do sociologists’ study?

2. What is it? 6 th fastest growing retail business is America

3. Hint 1 2 billion dollar industry

4. Hint 2 36% of youth 18-25 have one

5. Hint 3 25% of American adults have one

6. Hint 4 Reality TV shows have been based on this business

7. Final hint David Beckham, Adam Levine, Rihanna, Angelina Jolie

8. Tattoos

9. What would a sociologist look at when it comes to tattoos? How they went from subculture to pop culture? How does society view people with tattoos? – Is there still a stigma? How and why has society’s view point changed? Who is getting tattoos? What are their reasons for getting the tattoos?

10. Society’s view then How did society view tattoos in the 1950s? What ‘groups’ got tattoos in the 1950s? Why did those groups get tattoos?

11. Society’s view now How does society view tattoos now? Who gets tattoos now? Why do people get tattoos?

12. Tattoos at BHS What teachers do you think may have a tattoo? Would/Does your image of a teacher change if they do or don’t have a tattoo? Are there any stigmas associated with people who have tattoos?

14. Mr. Cook This is for his son Derrick who has autism The puzzle piece is the symbol for autism awareness

16. Mrs. Minton The fleur de Lis is a French symbol She loves French culture and has a small ancestry of French royalty Wanted to remember her time there

18. Mr. Back He absolutely loves Pearl Jam! The peace sign came after a realization about his beliefs and how he wants to live his life The 3 hearts were drawn by each of his 3 kids

20. Mrs. Canfield The one is in white so that it wasn’t noticeable to others The ‘look’ came from a book project in which an author (Shelley Jackson) wanted people to volunteer to have a word from her next published book to be tattooed on them – Mrs. Canfield volunteered to be part of the project/book

22. Ms. Barrett Follow your heart in Spanish After UD she went to teach English in Barcelona for a year This tattoo is to remember that experience and to always ‘follow your heart’

24. Mr. Wilson Hebrews 13:7 “Remember your leaders, who spoke the word of God to you. Consider the outcome of their way of life and imitate their faith” Bible quote to remember his father who passed away His dad was a pastor and someone Micah looked up to as his leader

26. Mrs. Nartker I am, I am, I am The Bell Jar by Sylvia Plath She got the tattoo for her sister – Conservative sister getting a tattoo for her sister who has several tattoos – Birthday gift to show her love and support

28. Mrs. Stamper She has 3 sisters and when each one turns 40 they get a tattoo together They all have 3 for 3 sisters, the hearts interwoven for love, and she also chose the clover with hearts for the Irish heritage

29. What are all the various reasons people get tattoos?

30. Reasons Rebellion Belonging Tribal Heritage Remember a loved one Encouragement/ motivation Status Achievement Independence Creativity