Reasons vary on why there are so many people are getting tattoos as well as how society now recognizes tattoos considering rising acceptance. The image of a tattooed individual is no longer of a rebellious, but of an upstanding, respectable citizen. Acceptance of tattoos in the media has affected society’s perception by increasing society’s exposure to tattoos. This new tattooed generation does not reflect reality necessarily; it is instead a concept designed by the media. The media has a huge influence on the tattooed trend, the media can decide how much attention is given to tattoos and how audiences process the information. From the 1990s tattoos have appeared in the media including magazines, movies, and the entertainment industry. The
