Sociology IntroductionWhat do sociologists’ study?

What is it?•6th fastest growing retail business is America

Hint 1•2 billion dollar industry

Hint 2• 36% of youth 18-25 have one

Hint 3• 25% of American adults have one

Hint 4• Reality TV shows have been

based on this business

Final hint• David Beckham, Adam Levine,

Rihanna, Angelina Jolie

Tattoos

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?

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?

Society’s view now

• How does society view tattoos now?

• Who gets tattoos now?

• Why do people get tattoos?

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?

Mr. Cook

• This is for his son Derrick who has autism

• The puzzle piece is the symbol for autism awareness

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

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

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

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’

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

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

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

What are all the various reasons people get tattoos?

Reasons• Rebellion• Belonging• Tribal• Heritage• Remember a loved one• Encouragement/

motivation• Status• Achievement• Independence• Creativity