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During teenage years, teenagers start to think about piercing and tattoos and what they want to do with their body. I remember when I was in high school, many friends of mine got piercings. When I was I believe 15 or 16 years old, I wanted to get my belly pierced. The day I went, the person at the piercing parlor tells me that he needed to see my ID. Of course I'm confused because I didn't know why all of sudden he needed to see identification. I learned that day that all piercing parlors in New…

toward the tattoo industry. In general, it is known the body modification industry is not favorable, but is not illegal and still present evidently. Body piercers and tattoo artists have considerably more qualities than individuals give them credit for. To become a tattoo artist or body piercer, one is required to follow a series of steps and be aware of the training, responsibilities, industry, and work environment. Body modification is a wide range of study in which can be categorised in…

During my Rhetoric class, I was having trouble coming up with a research topic. As I was fidgeting with my earrings, I realized why not do my research on why people have piercings? Piercings have always been part of my identity. Growing up my mom took me to have my ears pierced at JCPenny when I was barely one year old! In Hispanic culture, it is very common for parents to have their children’s ears pierced at a very young age. Most people who do not have piercings and who do not understand the…

world is black and white. That there is only 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…

In the modern time of 2015, it is not uncommon to see people with neck, sleeve, or hand tattoos. It has become acceptable as “normal” in our society. However it is uncommon to see people in professional work places with these kinds of visible tattoos. You don’t normally see bankers/ accountant, doctors, or dentist with visible tattoos on their arms, neck, or hands. Why is it uncommon? It is because it is not normal. For a professional job, you should look professional. It is also banned/…

A butterfly, a favorite song quote, or a name of a loved one, each with a different meaning, and each with a person forever. Tattoos have become a popular form of expression in today’s society. This form of body art can be large and wild for all to see or small and secluded for only personal knowledge. Either way, it allows people to express themselves and exhibit their independence in a permanent way. In today’s society, tattoos have become a cultural norm, especially among college students.…

The appearance of a tattoo on a person is a unique way to set them apart from everyone else. Tattoos are sometimes frowned upon by just as many people as those who think they are simply amazing. On many occasions, depending on the person and society, tattoos have been misjudged and misused. Tattoos can be a beautiful way to express individuality or commemorate a death of a loved one; however, tattoos are permanent, expensive, and can lead to medical emergencies if the equipment is not properly…

Inked Through out the pages of time, the second layer of human flesh became the first canvas for art. Today, this form of art is called tattoo. Just as a canvas is stroked by a paint brush, human skin is inked with a needle to create a permanent masterpiece. Loaded with as many meanings as there are global cultures, tattoos come in different sizes, shapes, styles, and designs. People wear tattoos like clothes that symbolize the runway of their life. Today tattoos are widely accepted across…

2012 alone nearly 24 percent of Americans had more than one tattoo (Body Modification & Body Image." Bradley University). But when it comes to Body modifications many Americans think of just tattoos, piercings, etc. but the complete definition of a body modification is anything that changes the natural appearance of the body, so tanning, dieting, plastic surgery, even brushing of the teeth all count as body mods (Body Modification & Body Image." Bradley University). So what deems a body mod as…

Warren Surrett NU ID:36533636 April 24th 2015 Body Art in Different Cultures Introduction Body art (body modification) is used differently all around the world to represent aspects of cultures. Arts being practiced, range from a variety of modifications to the body. Some of the most common type of body art are piercing, tattoos, and scarification. These methods are often used as a rites of passage, aesthetic reasons, religious reasons, and to show self-expression. The three different cultures…