The protestant ethic and the religious tattoo

Jerome R. Koch; Alden E. Roberts

doi:10.1016/j.soscij.2011.10.001

The protestant ethic and the religious tattoo

Jerome R. Koch, Alden E. Roberts

Sociology Anthro and Social Work

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This research illustrates how basic ideas from Weber's Protestant Ethic and the Spirit of Capitalism are reflected in religious individuals' choices in obtaining tattoos. Qualitative responses to survey questions show that, among 60 university students who indicated they have one, religious tattoos reflect asceticism in their lives, point them to service (calling) in the name of God, or provide a level of assurance (or anxiety) regarding life after death. We offer this work as an illustration of how the essence of Weber's work persists in the popular culture of the 21st century.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	210-213
Number of pages	4
Journal	Social Science Journal
Volume	49
Issue number	2
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.soscij.2011.10.001
State	Published - Jun 2012

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