Why tattoos are still frowned upon in East Asia

Inkstone

English - October 08, 2020 05:56 - 5 minutes - 6.68 MB - ★★★★ - 9 ratings
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Young people in East Asia have embraced tattoos, but many still see the body art in an unflattering light due to the Confucian value of filial piety and tattoos’ connotation with crime and punishment.