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Title: Tattoos and delinquency : understanding the relationship in the Maltese Islands
Authors: Camilleri, Leo Claude
Keywords: Delinquency -- Malta
Stigma (Social psychology)
Stereotyping
Body art
Tattooing
Issue Date: 2013
Abstract: The public perception of tattoos ranges from a body art perspective to that of being trendy and considered as fashion. It is important to keep in mind that, people have diverse opinions on tattoos and this depends on a number of factors such as; age, culture, lifestyle, etc. Some studies show there is a strong relationship between tattooed persons and unsociable attitudes. DeMello's research claims that tattooing is being supported by a large part of society including educated middle class professionals. Since tattoos where always considered as stigma and taboo, various studies on the subject have been conducted by a number of researchers worldwide. However Malta has never been a target of such studies. Based on a triangulation of studies, this research investigates if there is a relationship between tattoos and delinquency in the Maltese Islands. Tattoos were perceived in a rather negative light, however there is a transition in opinion since tattoos are gaining popularity as an expression of body art. In particular, this study reveals that there is a shift from older times, where tattoos are found exclusively on tough looking individuals such as sailors and bikers, to modern days, as tattoos are equally found on both males and females. Besides tackling whether locally tattoos are related to delinquency, this study also analysis the main reason, or reasons, behind tattooing.
Description: B.A.(HONS)CRIMINOLOGY
URI: https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar//handle/123456789/7630
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