PERSEPSI MAHASISWA UNIVERSITAS PGRI ADI BUANA SURABAYA TERHADAP TRADISI TATO MAHASISWA ASAL KEPULAUAN MENTAWAI

Abstract

This research is entitled Perceptions of Students of Universitas PGRI Adi
Buana Surabaya on the Tattoo Tradition of Students from the Mentawai
Islands. The research aims to determine the students' views about the
Mentawai tattoo tradition which is against the world of education. The method
used in this research is descriptive qualitative method. The results of the study
showed that the perception of students at the PGRI Adi Buana University
Surabaya towards tattoos was very positive, more than 75% of students
already understood the outline of tattoos, both tattoos as a symbol of identity
and as art. Most students agree that tattoos have now become a trend that
cannot be separated from modern society. Even the pictures are so diverse
and interesting that what was once seen as scary has now become
commonplace. They understand that a person who has a tattoo does not mean
someone who is not intellectual or has no skills. They are free people and
appreciate the art that is applied to their bodies. As long as its existence does
not disturb others there should be no problems and there is no need to label
the tattooed person as evil or close to deviant behavior.
Keywords: Mentawai Tattoos, Tattoo Perception,