The Bar Code Tattoo
What metaphors are used in The Bar Code Tattoo by Suzanne Weyn?
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The Bar Code Tattoo is a metaphor for eugenics and control. This is presented to the people as a means of connecting a person to personal information such as banking information. It turns out that bar codes also include genetics information that is literally used to decide if a person lives, is allowed to work, or is killed.