| dc.description.abstract | Background: Lesbian phenomenon is considered as a deviant behavior and not accordant with the religion
norms by most people. This is further exacerbated by the presence of tattoos on lesbians. The description of
tattoos are not just a picture attached to any part of their body, each image showing the characters of a lesbian
with each label, either as butch, femme or as andro. This study aimed to analyze the meaning of the tattoo
on the lesbian couple. Methods: This study used a qualitative method with a phenomenological approach. The
subjects were lesbian couple who live in the district of Jember, which is made up of lesbian labeled as femme
and lesbian labeled as butch and had a relationship as GF (Girl Friend) or in the term of the heterosexual as
a lover. The primary data was collected in two ways, participant observation of subjects that was conducted by
blending directly with members of the lesbian community and depth interviews. Results: The results showed
that lesbian couple who had a relationship as GF for 6 years, began their relationship at the time when DV
(22 years old) asked help AY (22 years old) to draw a tattoo on his arm. The subject decision to keep drawing
a tattoo on their body is more as a symbol of intimate interpersonal relationships. Conclusion: The selection of
a lock and key picture illustrates the meaning of their tattoo as a form of intimate relationship between them as
a lesbian couple. | en_US |
