Women have long been subject to many stereotypes and taboos, especially when it comes to defining what is feminine.

By embellishing the beauty of her skin, a woman with a tattoo has a unique forum not only for inciting discussion about her femininity but also to express her beliefs and specific memories that helped form the inked designs. In terms of tattooing, it seems many women are challenging gender prejudices one image at a time.

But it isn’t …