Tattoos in Todays Society
Tattoos In Today’s Society
Preparation Outline: Informative Speech on Tattoos in today’s society.
Specific Purpose: The purpose of my speech is to inform my college speech class about the stigmas, obsessions, and acceptance of tattoos in today’s society.
Thesis: After listening to my speech, each person in my audience should be informed about how tattoos have taken on a different meaning from previous generations and are becoming more accepted in today’s society.
Introduction
I. People with tattoos come from many different culture backgrounds. I personally have tattoos and find it to be an art. In addition to having tattoos, I researched this topic extensively by consulting sources such as The Journal of American Culture, StatisticBrain.com, and The Journal of Popular Culture. II. Tattoos are no longer the purview of bikers, punks, and thugs, tattooing is increasingly practiced and appreciated by mainstream, middle class individuals. III. Tattoos are a form of art that allows individuals to express themselves in ways other than using words. The media has played a big part in why tattoos are more accepted today then 10-15 years ago.
Transition: Let’s start with the stigma associated with tattoos.
Body
I. Even though not nearly as bad as previous generations, having a tattoo does come with stigmas.
A. Religious groups, cults, and gangs have tattoos as a symbol of their dedication to one’s specific group or belief.
B. It’s believed if you have tattoos you are rebellious and are more likely to experiment with drugs and alcohol at a younger age.
C. Individuals with tattoos are associated with having mental issues and damaged egos, who engage in deviant behavior.
Transition: Now that I have told you about the stigmas that go along with having a tattoo, lets discuss the obsessions with tattoos.
II. Despite the fact that
Preparation Outline: Informative Speech on Tattoos in today’s society.
Specific Purpose: The purpose of my speech is to inform my college speech class about the stigmas, obsessions, and acceptance of tattoos in today’s society.
Thesis: After listening to my speech, each person in my audience should be informed about how tattoos have taken on a different meaning from previous generations and are becoming more accepted in today’s society.
Introduction
I. People with tattoos come from many different culture backgrounds. I personally have tattoos and find it to be an art. In addition to having tattoos, I researched this topic extensively by consulting sources such as The Journal of American Culture, StatisticBrain.com, and The Journal of Popular Culture. II. Tattoos are no longer the purview of bikers, punks, and thugs, tattooing is increasingly practiced and appreciated by mainstream, middle class individuals. III. Tattoos are a form of art that allows individuals to express themselves in ways other than using words. The media has played a big part in why tattoos are more accepted today then 10-15 years ago.
Transition: Let’s start with the stigma associated with tattoos.
Body
I. Even though not nearly as bad as previous generations, having a tattoo does come with stigmas.
A. Religious groups, cults, and gangs have tattoos as a symbol of their dedication to one’s specific group or belief.
B. It’s believed if you have tattoos you are rebellious and are more likely to experiment with drugs and alcohol at a younger age.
C. Individuals with tattoos are associated with having mental issues and damaged egos, who engage in deviant behavior.
Transition: Now that I have told you about the stigmas that go along with having a tattoo, lets discuss the obsessions with tattoos.
II. Despite the fact that
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