Margo DemelloHeavily tattooed women can be said to control and subvert the ever-present 'male gaze' by forcing men (and women) to look at their bodies in a manner that exerts control.
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In a world where women are continuously being objectified by the male gaze, it is important to realize that many women have taken steps to control and subvert this gaze. Tattoos, piercings, and other forms of body art have been utilized in a range of ways to alter a woman’s appearance and alter how she is perceived. For example, a woman who wears a skirt with her shirt unbuttoned over her bare midriff will be seen as sexy, whereas a woman wearing a skirt with her shirt buttoned down will be seen as merely attractive.
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