Physical body

Young adolescent’s bodies will undergo dramatic changes in teenagehood. Weight can be a factor in bias and lead to bullying;body shaming is being bullied for one’s weight or size. People, especially teenagers are having problems with being judged by the size or weight of one’s body. Celebrities have a substantial role in teens lives and this could make harassment on one’s heaviness extend out of home. It was expressed in the article,”Trump jab …”, that Trump’s past comment on former Miss…

your true beauty! The human body was not made for more holes and protruding metal. Do you even realize or think about how those will look when you’re older? You want to work in that kind of industry? That occupation is nothing but an absolute dead end.” Some pessimists may have this opinion in the matter of their beliefs 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…

culture icons in recent decades. The popularity of these piercings has risen dramatically among young adults where marketing is targeted,”(Wark). Emma Watson, Rihanna, Katy Perry, and Drake, all have something in common. They all have some sort of body piercings. These famous artists influence us which makes us want to imitate their looks, through the…

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 body is shaped in a way that will harm them.…

I have experienced my fair share of injuries from concussions to broken bones and while these things prevented my participation in sports, they intrigued me. In fact, the wholesome health of the human body has always appeared extremely fascinating to me. My love for the anatomy of the human body was uncovered Sophomore year amidst a basic health class. As our units delved in to organ functions, mental illnesses, and muscle/ bone identification, I was enthralled in the information I was learning…

Abdominal trauma may lead to injury of the spleen requiring removal of the organ via emergent splenectomy. Asplenic patients are at high risk for infection by encapsulated organisms due to a decreased ability to clear them. This increased risk is due to a decrease in IgM, opsonins, and splenic tuftsin. The most common encapsulated organisms are Streptococcus pneumoniae, Haemophilus influenzae type B (Hib), and Neisseria meningitidis.Vaccination against these organisms is imperative in order to…

Images of the human body have been around for many years. We today have images of the human body flashing everywhere in society. The ideal women figure or man figure, what your should strive to look like from your hair to your toes. Images of the human body represent what a culture or society values in looks and propaganda. One of the first sculptures of the human body found was the Venus of Wilendorf. It was discovered in Austria in 1908 near the village in lower Austria called Krems. The…

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.…

Why is it that tattoos are believed to be undesirable and people with them are looked down upon? Tattoos, much like graffiti, are a way for people to tell a story and express their individuality; it’s an act of visual art. Many times, people get inked to honor someone, exemplifies the struggles they overcame, or even because it symbolizes something important to them. Walter Fisher once wrote that “..narratives are fundamental to communication and provide structure for human experience and…