Stereotypes In Body Art

The group of women with body art are being judge in a wrong way. Tattooed and pierced women have their sexual intercourse at relatively younger ages. Pierced and tattooed women are unhappy and use their body art as a shock tactic. Women with piercings act tough, are promiscuous, and bitches. Exaggerated stereotypes as these give people a wrong illustration of women. Women do get their tattoos at a young age, but they do not have sexual intercourse at a In the world there are many different types of groups that are misunderstood, but a group that is misunderstood due to their physical appearance of having tattoos, piercings, or both are having difficulties in their lives. Imagine having your body covered in different color ink with designs …show more content…
Perhaps some do tell the truth about females with tattoos, but that does not involve every woman that is included in the same group. Now stereotypes can be exaggerated, but it is telling the truth in a way. Even though stereotypes are true, they do tend to have an exaggeration on some parts and sometimes it can expand the truth further than it is. While misconceptions are making false statements about these women that are victims. Misconceptions can come from anyone or anywhere, people hear them, but they do not know where it comes. An easy way to remember misconceptions is by thinking that they are nothing but rumors provoked by others to give a wrong image of something or someone. Stereotypes and misconceptions both different, but can cause a great deal of misunderstandings among people. The only truth about both stereotypes and misconceptions is that they make a great impact on people's lives, confusing the character of these females, and adding more details than what are …show more content…
Being accused sexually, emotionally, and physically just cause we are females with tattoos, piercings, or both. I have been criticized for having a tattoo, people would say that I was ignorant and that I would regret it; but still to this day I know I did right instead of wrong because it is a memory that will never leave my side. Mandi Delapena, teacher, that has a variety of art around her body states,” When going to a job interview I cover my tattoos because it looks less professional among employers.” Due to the fear of looking unprofessional many females hide, the ink that makes them who they are. Even if they get hired for the job they still have to hide or cover up the art that is roaming around their bodies. Women have a fear of the misconceptions of others, but that does not limit their power and well being of one. Sukran Sahin, journalist, makes a powerful statement for women,” It felt empowering to create something irreversible and visible,and not being afraid of what others might think.” Feeling that sense of power or independence makes a woman feel motivated to feel like nothing can get in their way. People look at us like if we are some freaks walking around the stores or on the streets. Females like Mandi, Sukran, and Sami have this piece of art on them because it has a value, memories, and a