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For example, when a woman is collared it is hard for her to conceive of herself as other than she is, a slave; similarly, when a woman is marked slave, either with an iron or by the tattoo needle, this has a useful psychological effect on her. - (Tribesmen of Gor, Chapter 26, Sentence #847)

Whereas the brand, and the collar, can effectuate bondage, neither is essential to the condition, which is that of being owned. Not all slaves are marked or collared. But I think that there is little doubt that values, of various sorts, accompany collaring and marking. For example, when a woman is collared it is hard for her to conceive of herself as other than she is, a slave; similarly, when a woman is marked slave, either with an iron or by the tattoo needle, this has a useful psychological effect on her. She need only look upon her body to find visible, explicit evidence of her status, to be reminded of her station, and servitude. She is marked as property, and is property. "We are now ready," I told her. - (Tribesmen of Gor)