Análise das intervenções corporais como ferramenta de construção identitária

Abstract

This article of qualitative nature and exploratory approach presents a study on body changes, here understood by piercings, tattoos and plugs. A research was developed in phases, being the first a bibliographical survey on body interventions since their emergence in primitive tribes, their incorporation by gangs and underworlds, a reinsertion with counterculture movements and reflections on the same symbolism of other contemporary forms. The second phase consisted of a field study, in which interviews and content analysis were performed from the reports obtained. A sample was composed of individuals in adulthood, in order to understand the effects of corporate changes in their identity process and as consequences in the conflict of social relations.