The Global Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. Pearlin's work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
About Pearlin
Ph.D. student in Human Geography
Tits and Tats: geographical explorations of tattoos and their significance in experiences of breast cancer
This Ph.D. examines the tattooed geographies present within breast cancer experiences by focusing on the impacts that tattoos may have on emotional healing, well-being, identity, and memory.
The examined breast cancer-related tattoos include:
- 3D nipple tattoos
- Tattoos on scars resultant from breast cancer-related treatments (e.g.: chemotherapy, radiotherapy, mastectomy, etc.)
- Commemorative tattoos (e.g.: pink ribbon tattoos)
- Temporary tattoos (e.g.: stick on nipple tattoos, artistic temporary cover-ups, etc.)
To find out more about the research, please visit: https://www.bctattoo.co.uk/
Supervisors
Director of Studies: Dr. Mark Holton https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/staff/mark-holton
2nd Supervisor: Dr. Paul Simpson https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/staff/paul-simpson
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