Body modification

Laceration, piercing and tattooing of the body is found in many parts of the world, they used to common in Africa but they are phasing out but now it is a major fad in the west. The current craze for tattooing, piercing and other forms of lacerations are not at all new. These are all revived ancient customs. Religious, traditional, decorative and tribal scarification or marks were common in the ancient world too. In some regions every ethnic or tribal group have their unique marks. Sometimes…

Have you ever seen a person with clothing that was just covered in band patches? I brought a vest that's just like what you might have seen. It's covered in patches, buttons, and patterns of sorts on it. These patches are from many bands that I enjoy listening to and there are also political types of buttons on it. Vests and clothing like this helps people in the Punk Rock culture express themselves as they see fit and helps them show others their way of thinking that they believe strongly in.…

As time passes, many people in society are beginning to become more open to the idea of getting tattoos or piercings. Actually, about 40% of American adults have at least one tattoo, while 60% of American adults have either one piercing or more. Tattoos and piercings aren’t only a trend or style, but they are a form of art, a way of expression and another way to express your identity. Many employers think that people with tattoos/piercings not only look unprofessional, but they also give a bad…

researched that “44 percent of managers said they had tattoos or body piercings in places other than the ears”. Many employers turn down a great candidate for the job because of visible piercings and tattoos but don’t consider their qualifications for the position. Discrimination in the workplace occurs every day due to body art. Businesses should not take body art into consideration when hiring a potential employee because body art is growing popular in all age groups, it doesn’t affect…

Throughout history different cultures at different times have used different forms of body art to express spirituality, religion, and social views. From once being a stick with ink on it and now advancing to modern day shops with sanitation and regulations, tattoos have evolved since then. Each area, placing a stigma of the art, or using it for the opposite like showing a higher social status. Modern day tattoos make a place for themselves in everyday culture. There are thousands of different…

At one time, you only saw tattoos only sailors, prisoners, and rebels. Today millions of people have tattoos. Tattoos have many different meanings. Also, make sure you think very carefully on what you want-no turning back. Tattoos are great ways to start up a conversation. Today, there are more than 45 million people who have tattoos and over 4,000 shops in the US. Many people get tattoos as a form of expressing themselves. Tattoos have many meaning from honoring a memory to just like the…

thinking about the acceptance of tattoos. The presence or absence of artwork on other people’s bodies is no one’s business but their very own. I decided to take a look at just how many professionals are scrutinized for their choices. Upon googling “doctors with tattoos” I was shocked to see that the majority of the popular links lead me to aspiring doctors asking strangers what they might do to alter their body. In response to these posts, very fortunate tattooed professionals responded, as…

good and bad, with no gray in between. That any body modification, be it tattoos, piercings, implants, or anything done to the body permanently is bad and leaving the body alone and not changing it is good. However, it’s not all black and white for me. There are many reasons someone could get a body modification. One reason someone could get a body modification would be a health concern. I realize that may sound ridiculous but sometimes a person's body is shaped in a way that will harm them.…

In “Body of Work” by Rita Pyrillis, she interviews and tells stories of people that have tattoos and are in the professional workforce. She discusses if having these effects getting or keeping a job. Many people believe that tattoos and piercings are a negative thing. Rita doesn’t give her personal opinion if tattoos should be accepted or not but she shows how they are seen in the professional world. It is just facts and answers from interviews. She explores how people deal with tattoos in the…

However, although starting as an underground movement against the mainstream culture, this body art has thrived and proven itself as an iconic art for many generations of Americans. Tattooing has existed for hundreds of years, and its influence still…