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Inked Liberation: The Power of Tattoos for Psoriasis Self-Identity Reclamation

Discover how individuals with Psoriasis use tattoos to reclaim their self-identity. Presentation by Mads Wedel Kristensen explores stigma, body image, and empowerment through ink. Gain a new perspective on embodied identity and the transformative effects of tattoos in overcoming stigma.

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Inked Liberation: The Power of Tattoos for Psoriasis Self-Identity Reclamation

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  1. Tattoos and Psoriasis; Embracing One Stigma to Conquer Another How individuals suffering from Psoriasis, utilize tattoos as a catalyst to reclaim and anchor their self-identity Presentation by Mads Wedel Kristensen (Copenhagen, Denmark)Cand. Scient. Soc. / Embodiment Sociologist

  2. Why Tattoos and Psoriasis: • New perspective on body-image • Allowsinvestigationinto 2 forms of stigma – simultaneously • New perspective and more intimate look at stigma and the body

  3. Stigma and Embodied Identity • Forced/borninto, Stigma. • Voluntary/ FreelyEnteredinto, Stigma. • Body image and stigma. • FeelingAnomie in regard to your own body.

  4. Reclaiming the body: • The importance of body image. • Illness, chronicconditions and discrimination = Feeling of lost agency over ones body • Tattoos as a way of reclaiming your embodiedidentity

  5. Conclusion • Tattoos are not something to adviceagainst, when they are done right. • Tattoos can have a positive effect on body-image and self-perception • Tattoos have a higherpersonalimportance than ever before • One stigma does not replace the other – but it canhelp!

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