Arpita Tahsin

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Specific Aims: The aim of my research is to study more in depth of individuals with

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tattoos and their persona and how it is different from an individual without tattoos.
Background and Significance: This ethnographic case study was undertaken to
explore the perspective of tattoo artists and tattooed individuals. The participants will
be interviewed about their knowledge of the social consequences involved with

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getting tattooed, and whether or not tattooing has become socially acceptable.
Description of Participants: The Participants in this case study will be tattooed
individuals, and individuals without tattoos, and few tattoo artists, to contrast the

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stereotypes that are made in society nowadays regarding tattoos. With the
Method: I will approach individuals without tattoos and get their insight on what
they think about tattoos and then I will interview people with tattoos and compare the
stereotypes people make about tattoos. The interview questions will not vary as I

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want to get different perspectives on the same questions.

Data Analysis: I will simply summarize the respondents answers to my questions.
Risks and Benefits: I dont believe there is much risks to this case study. I might face

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rejection from some people from being interviewed.

Qualifications and Investigators: I will be the investigator, who is currently doublemajoring in Economics and International Studies. I am an outsider to the tattoo
community and would love to get a better insight on tattoo artists.