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Current Pubic Hair (18-27) 3/5 Depilate All Pubic Hair 1 No Depilation/ Trimming 1 Depilates all visible pubic hair periodically (28-37) 1 Landing Strip/ 1 Bikini Line Landing Strip- no labia depilation with very narrow sides 1 Depilates All 1 Bikini Line 1 Depilates Sides/ Trims Center (38-47) 1 Bikini Line 2 All Pubic Hair 1 No Depilation/ Trim 1 Trim Center (48-57) 1 Depilates Sides/ Trims Center 1 Trims Side/Center 1 No Depilation 2 Landing Strip Memo-writing The last step that I performed, which solidifies conclusions and clearly states the story within each focused category, is memo-writing. Using the initial and secondary focused codes, I concluded my observations in paragraph form, writing the major findings under each category. Below are a few examples of memos. The first memo summarizes participants‟ discussion about pubic hair removal with friends/family, the second discusses participants feelings about male pubic grooming, and the third memo discusses participants perceived consequences of depilation and/or trimming. From these memos, answers fitting within several of the six objectives were found. Memo: The two oldest age categories contain participants who have never discussed with friends. All participants in the 28-37 age category discussed pubic grooming in either high school or college. The oldest age category contains the participant who first discussed with friends at the eldest age (46). All participants in the youngest two age categories had discussed pubic grooming by the time they were in their 20s. 41
Memo: Three participants in the two youngest age categories like male grooming. One participant in the 28-37 category had a partner that assumed she preferred grooming. A participant in the 38-47 category does not perceive pubic hair removal to be a common grooming ritual for men. Memo: The greatest perceived consequence of trimming/depilating in the youngest age category is itchiness. The greatest perceived consequence in the oldest two age categories is razor burn/rash. 12/20 participants feel that razor/cream burning is a consequence. Two participants, in the oldest and youngest age categories, feel that the amount of time spent on depilating/trimming is a consequence. Five participants, in all age categories, mention stubble as a consequence. One participant, in the youngest age category, felt that a consequence of fully depilating the pubic region is “looking naked.” Other consequences mentioned are ingrown hair, safety issues, accidental cutting, and pain. The youngest age category is the only one to not use the word “pain” as a consequence. Participants who mention “pain” are referring to either waxing or electrolysis. 42
Page 1 and 2: THE AMERICAN TREND OF FEMALE PUBIC
Page 3 and 4: © 2009 Beth A. Weigle All Rights R
Page 5 and 6: ACKNOWLEDGMENTS I feel very fortuna
Page 7 and 8: VI CONCLUSIONS AND IMPLICATIONS…
Page 9 and 10: ecome an element of popular western
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Page 15 and 16: Pubic Region: “The lowest of the
Page 17 and 18: ancient civilizations practicing pu
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Page 21 and 22: Catalysts for Today‟s Trend Specu
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Page 63 and 64: views pubic hair as dirty and clean
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Page 69 and 70: I. Demographic Information: APPENDI
Page 71 and 72: APPENDIX B INTIAL CODING (18-27).1.
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Page 77 and 78: (38-47).2.11 Feels naïve for not c
Page 79 and 80: (38-47).5.29 Men probably dictate-
Page 81 and 82: (48-57).5.12 Did not have side hair
Page 83 and 84: (28-37).3.3 Initially waxed because
Page 85 and 86: (48-57).2.6 Most of my friends trim
Page 87 and 88: (38-47).5.17 Red bumps on your skin
Page 89 and 90: (48-57).5.22 Used to consider partn
Page 91 and 92: (38-47).2.24 Aware of completely de
Page 93 and 94: (38-47).4.7 Grooming has not change
Page 95 and 96: Waxing to Avoid Razor Burn/Rash (18
Page 97 and 98: Normal, Everyday Discussion (18-27)
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Discussion with Friends (18-27) 1 M
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1 Felt Funny 1 Accidental Cutting 1
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Pubic Hair Grooming Discussion in M
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Progression (18-27) 1. Shaved all v
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