FAQ About The Role of Tattoos in Modern Subculture Identity
How did tattoos become associated with subculture identities?
The association between tattoos and subculture identities developed over several decades, particularly in the latter half of the 20th century. This connection grew as subcultures like bikers, punks, and goths used tattoos to rebel against mainstream norms and express alternative lifestyles. Tattoos became a visual language that conveyed group affiliation, resistance, and personal narratives, thus corroborating one's identity within a specific subculture.
