The last decade has seen a dramatic rise in spectacular forms of body modification‚ including the tattoo renaissance and the phenomena of body piercing‚ the emergence of neo-tribal practices like scarification and the invention of new‚ high-tech forms of body art like sub-dermal implants. Therefore‚ body modification practices have proven to be an interesting field of study for sociologists interested in deviance‚ social control‚ and the social construction of problematic behaviour. Much of the
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Tattoos and Body Piercing in the Workforce What canvas holds some of the most creative artwork today? If you guessed the human skin‚ you would be right. However‚ about three decades ago‚ one would only find these types of markings and insignias on what would be considered the “rough” crowd: bikers‚ sailors‚ gang members‚ and prison inmates. Today; however‚ tattoos and piercings can be seen on nearly anyone from the age of 15 and up. Not to mention‚ these body modifications can be found on all
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TITLE: “Don’t just poke around‚ be informed first!” TOPIC: Body piercing. GENERAL PURPOSE: To Inform. SPECIFIC PURPOSE: To inform the audience about body piercing. CORE STATEMENT: Before considering getting a body piercing one should know the types of piercings‚ reasons why one would want to have it done‚ and be fully aware of the complications that can follow. METHOD OF ORGANIZATION: Topical order. SPEECH TITLE: “Don’t just poke around‚ be informed.” INTRODUCTION:
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Tattoos a Fine Art Tattoos are considered fine art and are accepted more now than ever before. “Tattoos date back to 12‚000 BC. The word "tattoo" comes from a Tahitian word "tattow" or "ta-tu" meaning to mark the skin” (Lori). Tattoos have been evident in many cultures throughout the centuries” the ancient Greeks tattooed spies‚ the Romans tattooed criminals and the Polynesians tattooed ranking members of their tribes” (Lori). Around the 1950’s tattoos lost popularity they picked up a stereotype
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uncivilized. What the opponents of body modification fail to grasp is that their ancestors participated in these practices as well. Modification is an inevitable part of life; one thing in this world that is truly constant is change. Though many Westerners typically associate body modification with acts of rebellion‚ the truth is quite parallel to this ideology. Body Modification has a long‚ wealthy history of beauty‚ maturity‚ and success. Body Modification may be a self-explanatory
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Body Piercing and the Risk for Infection Body piercing has been a popular method of self-expression since ancient times. Roman centurions wore nipple rings to show their virility and courage‚ Amazonian warriors put heavy metal rings through their noses to intimidate their enemies‚ and ancient Egyptian royals had naval piercing to prove their high status in society. Today‚ although still associated with tribal people such as the Masai warriors of East Africa‚ body piercing has become a popular fashion
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Freak! Weirdo! That was what most people covered in tattoos and body piercing were nicknamed in an era gone by. Today‚ this widely common phenomenon is widely spread from young adolescence to the older generations and some still carry those nicknames. Tattooing and body piercing has come along way since the time of un-sterilized and unsanitary practices. Body piercing and tattoos are becoming a favorable form of self expression; one should consider the precautions and safety risks before
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3200 October 28‚ 2009 Body Piercings and Tattoos in America For many people‚ body piercings and tattoos are on the fringe of society. People do this as an act of rebellion against the social standards. In many cultures‚ these body modifications have negative or positive acceptance‚ but in American’s society‚ body modification‚ for many decades‚ has received a very negative response. Nevertheless‚ body piercings and tattoos have become more mainstream. In many
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The History of Tattoos and Body Piercing * * * * Angela Gipson * * * * COM/150 * * * * 04/30/2010 * * * * Linda Neff Tattoos and body piercings come in different shapes and sizes‚ from the delicate to the extreme. What is the obsession with tattoos and body piercings and why do people insist on having them done? Do people just do these gestures without knowing the pros‚ cons‚ and the statistics of people who get an infection or die from tattoos and body piercing? Everyone has the
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not understand the effects they could have on their body. Although tattoos and piercings could take hours to get‚ and some may take no time at all. The risks of tattoos and piercings could affect the rest of their lives. People can get anything from a skin rash to HIV just by getting a tattoo or piercing. Before anyone gets a tattoo or piercing it is best to know the risks of it all. Tattoos are permanent designs that are made on someone’s body. Tattoos are made permanent by pigments being inserted
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