Tattoos have a way of getting people talking, as Lady Gaga knows. And, as much as we enjoy using our voices, certain designs that are extremely strong or iconic are a terrific way to make a statement without words — and serve as the ideal ice breaker for conversations about the hardships, inequities, and outmoded social expectations that women face on a daily basis. Perhaps this is why we’ve recently noticed an increase in women declaring their long-term commitment to the cause. For every person sporting a “Strong Female Lead” tee on Instagram, there’s another happily sharing their feminist body art with the world — and we don’t see the movement (no, not for a moment) slowing down anytime soon.Do you want to make your own solidarity badge? Here are 17 badass tattoos designed for women (and our allies).

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