Behavior modification

woman has and so on. From day one young girls are given these extreme ideal images and almost forced into tying to achieve them. Woman in society have one of the most vulnerable positions due to the extreme ideals to their appearance and behavior. If a woman does not look or act a certain way that is said to be right they are looking down upon and insulted. This leads a woman to feel insecure and ruin her self-esteem. This has been the case for over hundreds of years and needs to be put…

Tool for seeking the self Tattoos have been around for years, however, Millennials are getting more body ink than any generation. Known for being the trophy generation who are notoriously criticized for forging their distinctive lifestyle and having commitment issues, Millennials are swiftly redefining are norms. Most young people have struggled at some point with figuring out who they might be but millennials who “lack loyalty” are committing to tattoos not only to express their identity…

happens more than it should. Ariana Lacono, a 14-year-old freshman who has a nose piercing. Her piercing caught the school’s attention her first day of school. Ariana wears her nose ring as a religious symbol, as she is a member of the Church of Body Modification. Her school dress codes prohibit nontraditional piercings, and despite having a written exemption Ariana was still expelled from school. The school rejected an appeal on the decision and it was rejected. The school stated that the…

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…