If you want a clear cut example of how cultural and societal factors impact and influence just about every aspect of our lives including fashion and creativity then look no further than tattoos, as the tattoo world despite attracting both men and women has managed to clearly segregate certain designs. There has been no rule or law ever passed concerning what gender can wear what tattoos, and yet there is a very clear divide concerning what tattoos are socially “acceptable” for each of the genders to wear.
Who devises and enforces these rules is well beyond the scope of this article, but it should be duly noted that for every rule, there is invariably an exception and for tattoos, this is no exception. Angel tattoos have become increasingly popular among men, whereas once upon a (not too distant) time they were once the almost exclusive domain of females only. Often associated as a Christian thing, angels are actually prevalent within a number of cultures and world faiths and so Islam and Judaism have their own equivalents as well.
Given their religious connotations, people often assume that an angel tattoo would only ever be worn by someone who is profoundly devout, or whose faith means a great deal to them. Whilst there would is a wealth of evidence to suggest this theory, it is by no means exclusive nor dominant.
An oft-cited reason many people give for them wanting an angel tattoo is that for them, it is the physical representation of their “guardian angel” i.e. a benign entity that will gently watch over the person and spare them from misfortune and harm. For some, the angel tattoo does not become quite so much as a mass of delicately placed ink but rather, an actual physical talisman which will ward off ill feeling. For many, the mere presence of their angel tattoo can have a calming effect.
Angel tattoos are extremely versatile although they tend to fall into one of two very broad categories. The first is the “gentle/passive” mode whereby the angels will be present either holding their hands open in a come hither gesture, or playing a harp. The other will involve the angels in a more assertive and dramatic pose, often equipped with a sword and ready to fend off danger and evil.
For some, an angel is often used as a representation of their conscience.
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