Why Do People Get Tattoos?

In some cases, the tattoos have no history as part of a long-established culture but still serve as a marker of affiliation to a subculture.Members of biker or prison gangs, political fringe groups, or even straight-edge punk rockers and vegans might get certain tattoos as proud displays of their membership (official or unofficial) in these groups. Having these permanent symbols can also bolster their sense of pride and belonging to these groups.