farouk
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(I've been encouraged to start another thread on this general subject.)
Demographic studies of women in the military highlight some interesting and possibly significant observations as regards the extensive practice of tattooing. In a 2003 study by medical Doctor Mark B Stephens, it was stated:
"Women entering the military were almost twice as likely to have a tattoo than were men.. . Historically, military service has been associated with tattooing. .. The data .. indicated that the demographics of tattooing also appear to be changing.. . … in our study, a significantly greater number of women entered military service with tattoos compared to their male counterparts. While tempting to speculate that the military might 'attract' women who are predisposed to tattooing, the increased prevalence of tattooing among women in professional roles (physicians, lawyers, businesswomen) argues against this." http://www.stfm.org/fmhub/fm2003/jan03/cram.pdf
Another source has asserted:
"Women who are in the military or who have loved ones in the armed forces usually get military tattoos. They express pride and patriotism for the country and let everyone know your status and feelings about our fighting men and women. .. Also, frequently seen are dog tag tattoos which help women feel closer to their loved one in sharing a common cause." http://www.girl-tattoos.com/Military_Tattoos.php
My take is that even allowing for the possibility of some minor inaccuracies within some of the above statements, it seems clear that military service, traditionally linked with tattooing, and military families generally, emphasize the fact tattooing has become thoroughly established as a female mode of expression, most definitely, as well as male, and widely aspired to.
The presence of many Christians in the military and the apparent fact that faith based tattoo designs are effective witness tools would, among many Christians, probably add to the significance of this demographic development.
(Thoughts, folks?)
Demographic studies of women in the military highlight some interesting and possibly significant observations as regards the extensive practice of tattooing. In a 2003 study by medical Doctor Mark B Stephens, it was stated:
"Women entering the military were almost twice as likely to have a tattoo than were men.. . Historically, military service has been associated with tattooing. .. The data .. indicated that the demographics of tattooing also appear to be changing.. . … in our study, a significantly greater number of women entered military service with tattoos compared to their male counterparts. While tempting to speculate that the military might 'attract' women who are predisposed to tattooing, the increased prevalence of tattooing among women in professional roles (physicians, lawyers, businesswomen) argues against this." http://www.stfm.org/fmhub/fm2003/jan03/cram.pdf
Another source has asserted:
"Women who are in the military or who have loved ones in the armed forces usually get military tattoos. They express pride and patriotism for the country and let everyone know your status and feelings about our fighting men and women. .. Also, frequently seen are dog tag tattoos which help women feel closer to their loved one in sharing a common cause." http://www.girl-tattoos.com/Military_Tattoos.php
My take is that even allowing for the possibility of some minor inaccuracies within some of the above statements, it seems clear that military service, traditionally linked with tattooing, and military families generally, emphasize the fact tattooing has become thoroughly established as a female mode of expression, most definitely, as well as male, and widely aspired to.
The presence of many Christians in the military and the apparent fact that faith based tattoo designs are effective witness tools would, among many Christians, probably add to the significance of this demographic development.
(Thoughts, folks?)
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