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Even Ancient Cultures Thought Tattoos Were Cool If you have a tattoo today, chances are that someone told you that you were making a mistake putting the ink on your body forever. Tattoos can be seen as; a fashion trend, a commitment to an organized group (such as a military branch or a street gang), a symbolic act of remembrance, a rebellious act by a teenager trying to prove a point to their parents, etc. The lesser known fact behind tattooing however, is that is an art that has been…

these cultures have used tattoos to identify different tribes or military branches, along with family heirlooms or simply because they appreciate the art of ink. Although there are so many different reasons as to why people get tattoos, they are not always so great. In recent history, tattoos have gained the stigma of gang related and deviant behaviors. These behaviors are associated with repetitive bad decisions and time spent in prison, to the use of drugs. However, tattoos have provided…

religious reasons to help show self-expression” (“The history of body modification” 3). Tattoos are body modifications, which are made by inserting ink into the epidermis layer of the skin. “When Christianity began to gain popularity, tattooing was increasingly associated with criminals and were prohibited in Europe by Constantine, the first Christian Roman emperor. By the late eighteenth century, tattoos were no longer prohibited and started to become…

teenagers and their desire for body art would have to be “Should teenagers be allowed to get tattoos and or piercings without parental consent?” I personally believe teenagers should not be able to get tattoos or piercings without parental approval because of the health issues and work environment problems they cause. Tattoos and piercings are forms of expression (STAPAW). “In America they are protected from criminal law by the Constitution, but are not federally protected in the…

Nowadays tattoos have increased dramatically over the past decade. For those who have tattoos on their backs, arms, stomachs, and legs this stigma is inconsequential. There are discussing in many workplaces. It’s about decency in the society, because some workplace has the regulations forbid about tattoo. And also the modernization about culture and global. Its cause to allow each part of their body for tattooing and some career strongly acceptable, for instance, celebrity, star film, dancer,…

tattooing has been a major part of communities and cultures. Whether it be for a religious reason or to mark a person in a group, tattoos have made their way through history. Nowadays most of the older generations see tattooing as harmful and not acceptable for society, but much of the younger generations see tattooing as a way of self-expression and extremely common. Getting tattoos has changed over time; in the past it was mainly used for religious reasons, but in more modern times tattooing…

perspective and through pop culture. Tattoos in the 21st Century In this generation, almost everyone has a tattoo or at least knows someone who has one; according to Professor Nicholas Thomas from Cambridge University tattoos have made…

Modern Day Tattoos Tattoos have passed from something that’s cool, or bad, to a way of life in some cases. This paper is about modern day tattoos, the meaning behind them, and the way they are perceived in the eye of the public. I have a high opinion to start with on this topic, because my easily hidden tattoos are covering a good portion of my skin. My own personal opinion of tattoos is that they hold a deep meaning for almost every person, not saying this is true for everyone, but in most…

If you look up the definition of a tattoo online you won’t see much on what they clearly are. All you are told is that it is a strong knocking or pulsation, and that is correct. It is the act of “tapping” ink into a person's skin. However, there are many different styles of tattooing all around the world. Places like New Zealand and Japan try to preserve the tradition of tattooing by not using the advanced machinery that is offered. In Japan, tattooing is considered to be taboo. There’s a wide…

Do Not Judge By Appearance I have had many people stop me and ask “what do your tattoos mean?”, “Do you understand what that will look like when you’re old?”, “you’re such a pretty girl why would you wreck your imagine with tattoos?” and etc. Many people give me looks of scorn because I have tattoos and piercings. I work 2 part time jobs, go to school, church, am as active in my community as much as possible, babysit/nanny as often as possible, and am family/friend oriented. Never once have I…