Gen Z is getting ‘tramp stamps’ to feel more empowered

Gen Z is opting to get "tramp stamp" tattoos, or ink on the lower back, to feel more empowered. 

"Women are reclaiming negative stereotypes, which were once used to disparage them, as a form of empowerment," Melissa Martell, a tattoo artist in Cleveland, said in an Allure article published Saturday that the lower back is "the perfect spot" for body art.

The location of the tattoo is considered convenient as it can be easily hidden and wouldn’t be an issue in the workplace, as many workplaces require employees to hide body art.