The Tramp Stamp Stigma: Women with Lower Back Tattoos
Monday, March 15, 2010 2:35 AM
The "Tramp Stamp" a derogatory name for a tattoo which a woman has on her lower back. These tattoos where commonly popular among women born in the 70's and 80's. A women baring this type of tattoo was commonly labeled as tramps, whores, or anything else dealing with promiscuous behavior.
Studies done by the American Psychological Association and various other researchers have shown a strong correlation of information associating tattoos with wild behavior.
Believed to have started with early Indian tribes when a male would place his "branding mark" aka "tattoo" on his partners back to discourage other males. It was placed in area that would be seen during sexual acts.
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