“Women are hyper-visible; their social value is heavily dependent upon their physical appearance and beauty.” WomenFeminismTattoo Book:Covered in Ink: Tattoos, Women and the Politics of the Body Source: Covered in Ink: Tattoos, Women and the Politics of the Body
“When women consciously reject beauty culture, it can be liberating. Women express that they are reclaiming their bodies and developing a heightened self-confidence. Becoming tattooed often makes women feel "closer in line with their own self-image.” WomenFeminismTattooBeauty Standards Book:Covered in Ink: Tattoos, Women and the Politics of the Body Source: Covered in Ink: Tattoos, Women and the Politics of the Body