Genealogia e prática da tataugem: História, evolução e suas problemáticas no mundo contemporâneo

Abstract

The tattoo has a long history that spans thousands of years and various cultures around the world. Its purposes, meanings, and functions have varied according to each location, culture, and era. In some cultures, tattoos were used to indicate social status, identify groups, perform religious rituals, or symbolize personal achievements, while at other times in history, tattoos were associated with negative connotations such as marking criminals and slaves. From the late 19th century, tattoos became popularized, driven by sailors and the invention of the electric tattoo machine. In the following decades, tattoos gained popularity among counterculture, social movements, and subcultures. From the 1980s and 1990s, tattoos began to be more accepted by society at large, influenced by celebrities and icons in music and cinema. Nowadays, tattoos are widely accepted and valued as a form of art and personal expression, although there are still stigmas associated with tattoos in some parts of the world and certain social groups. In this work, we will address some of the issues that arise from this modern era of tattoos, as well as a possible solution that can contribute to the growth and development of the art.