The History of Tattoos and Body Piercing The largest organ in the human body is the skin. Some people choose to express themselves through decorating their skin with tattoos‚ piercing and other kinds of body art. It’s true origin‚ symbolism‚ variety‚ and modern day versions go way back in time. The first tattoo known to man‚ was found on Otzi‚ the “Iceman“‚ in 1991. Otzi himself is from around 4‚000 B.C. Fifty-eight tattoos were found on him‚ they were all made of lines and dots. No real
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Body Piercing-A Form of Self-Expression Body Piercing 2 It seems as if everywhere these days‚ someone has a part of the body pierced. Body piercings‚ also known as body modifications‚ are showing up on celebrities‚ athletes‚ classmates‚ friends and coworkers. Whether it is located on their face‚ tongue‚ or ears‚ body piercing is becoming a popular way to stand out from the rest of the crowd. Because body piercing is growing in popularity‚ more information needs to be provided about
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her overall presentation of self. She was neat. She looked focused on the task at hand. She was smiling which said to me‚ that she would give good customer service. She didn’t have on any revealing clothing. She didn’t have any revealing tattoos or body piercings There were no aspects‚ that I saw‚ that were unprofessional. She was neat and clean and seemed pleasant. She looked confident and knowledgeable. Part 2: Self Analysis The Appropriate attire for an individual in the beauty industry is dress
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Body piercing Body piercing had recently become very popular among young people in many countries. Not only ears are pierced now ‚ but also noses‚ tongues‚ navels and various other body parts. This has attracted criticism from some people‚ who argue that piercing is dangerous. Meanwhile‚ others insist that if you take proper care‚ it is perfectly safe. In the article by Lori Wilkerson she demonstrates that piercing is an archaic form of expression that have been practiced for many centuries
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Health Risks Associated With Tattoos and Body Piercings The risks of Tattoos and body piercing are real and they simply cannot be wished away or they should not be taken lightly too. One should be aware of all the issues involved and take necessary precautions to avoid complications latter. The health risks associated with tattoos and body piercing are given below. Pain -- Some piercing may not hurt but some others are going to be difficult and one should be prepared for it. Infections -- Infection
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Tattoos & Piercings in the Workplace PHI221 Shelley Hipps College America Abstract This paper focuses on the subject of whether or not tattoos and piercings should be allowed in the workplace. There are a lot of resources arguing that they should not be allowed‚ but this research maintains the point that they should be more accepted in the workplace these days. This paper concludes by discussing how tattoos and piercings are much more of an artistic expression rather than a form of rebellion
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Tattoos and Piercings In John Leo’s “The ‘Modern Primitives’” and Max Slowik’s article “U.S. Army considering new tattoo policy‚” they discuss the topic of body modifications and the effects they have on one’s life. Although tattoos and piercings are thought of as “rebellious” or “absurd” by many people‚ it does not stop one from getting them. Leo states‚ “We are now in the late baroque phase of self-penetration” (Leo 160). I could not agree with him more‚ because it seems like more and more people
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Tattoos and Body piercings in the Work Place Michelle Chambers Com 220 November 18‚ 2010 Denise Langdon While there is a huge amount of popularity in body art and piercings today‚ are there more companies accepting them in the work place today? It seems as though the hiring practices in most companies today look past the body art and more towards the actual qualifications of an individual as compared to before‚ where tattoos and body piercings were unacceptable in the work place.
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The History of Tattoos and Body Piercing To some tattoos are forms of expression of ones personality. Tattoos are as diverse as the people who wear them. The past of tattoos has been dated back 5000 years ago. Now tattoos are a must see attraction all around the world. In some cultures tattoos are a form of symbolism‚ others are traditions. The word tattoo comes from the Samoan word “tatau” which means to mark‚ and the Polynesian word “ta” which means to strike something. The prime organ in the
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’Tattoos and Piercings in the Workplace.’ Tattoos and piercings should be permitted in the workplace! In this presentation: Rise in number of piercings and tattoos Societies view Employers view Why do people think less of those with body art or piercings? Rights concerning body art and piercings. Why they should be permitted. Societies view Becoming more liberated and expressive. Piercings and
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