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Terry Baxter and Libby Coyner-Tsosie, "Stories on Skin: A Librarian's Guide to Tattoos as Personal Archives" (Bloomsbury, 2025)

New Books in Sociology

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Tattoos, Identity, and Belonging

This chapter examines the role of tattoos in shaping personal identity and fostering community connection, particularly within marginalized groups. It discusses the challenges that archivists face regarding visible body art and questions notions of professionalism in relation to personal expression. Through personal stories and cultural insights, the conversation highlights how tattoos can both unite and divide, illustrating their significance in narratives of gender, ancestry, and social belonging.

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