Does Society Accept Tattoos As A Form Of Expression?

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Who has the right to limit what a person is able to do with their life? Every day as human beings we are given choices like the shoes we wear, how we express ourselves, or our religion. Our society attempts to accept some of these choices. So why are they seemingly unable to accept the expression of one’s self through art on their own bodies. Generation Z, our current children or young adults, have begun to view tattoos as a form of positive expression instead of the taboo society has placed on tattoos. Although the younger generation have grown appreciative of tattoos it is still the older generation who dominates the choices of our society. Therefore, society as a whole needs the accept this form of expression. The older generation chooses

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