Tattoos and Body Piercing Alexandra Molina COM 150 November 8‚ 2009 Elaine Miskinis Are you aware that tattoos and body piercing have an extensive history in other countries as well as the United States; even if the concept is similar‚ no two people have the same tattoo because tattoos and body piercing are the expressions of that individual person. In this essay‚ we will touch on a few different areas that will allow us to learn and understand
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The Past‚ Present and Future of Tattooing Have one ever known that many Jews believe a tattoo will keep them from being buried in a Jewish cemetery? This belief is wrong. However‚ it is stated in the Jewish Law that you are forbidden to get a tattoo. Some employers can restrict their employees from showing their tattoos by strict dress codes or uniform requirements? This is true‚ in many law suit court cases; the judges have found these on-the-job requirements to be nondiscriminatory
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hieroglyphics‚ communication and storytelling was primarily through symbols. Over the years‚ people have symbolized who they are through body art‚ specifically in the form of tattoos. Tattoos‚ today‚ are seen as a way to show who we are. They tell the stories of a person‚ and the customs‚ beliefs‚ and the life of their culture. Tattoos are a major form of nonverbal communication in the American culture and what they want to demonstrate.
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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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get a tattoo. I grew up in a strict household so for you to understand my rebellion you must understand that this was a monumental decision in my teenage years. This summer‚ June 5 ‚ 2010 I got a tattoo. My best friend Sarah Heinz and I were sitting at her apartment debating on something to do for the evening. Both of us already being a little on the wild side‚ we had to do something outrageous. I met Sarah at my old job and we’ve been best friend ever since. She already has plenty of tattoos herself
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It is no great surprise that tattoos and body piercings are a fad with Generation X. There are several reasons why college students are coloring themselves with tattoos and piercing their various body parts. Their reasons range from personal expression to personal empowerment or to just be spontaneous and rebellious. Body piercings and tattoos are a means of personal empowerment for some who are typically searching for individualism and control of their lives. Body art is their mark of individuality
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than any other thing. It is more fascinating than costly jewelry‚ and cannot be lost‚ borrowed‚ or stolen. It is a memento we can keep through life and retain after death. Crismerly Perez (Invention‚ Design‚ Engineering‚ and Architect) has three tattoos: a bird on the left side of her chest‚ and a quote on each arm. The quote‚ in Latin‚ is from St. Augustine that says‚ "hate the sin" on one arm‚ and "love the sinner" on the other. A lot of people categorize
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Intro- Attention Getter--> I’d like to start off by asking you a question. How many of you currently have a tattoo or piercing? How many of you would like to get a tattoo or piercing sometime in the future? Intro--> The truth is that‚ according to the laws posted by the National Conference of State Legislatures‚ getting a tattoo or piercing done isn’t a minor’s choice. To get a tattoo or any kind of piercing‚ even something as normal as an ear piercing‚ requires parental permission and for parents
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Why Minors Shouldn’t Get Tattoos & Body Piercings! The more popular and mainstream tattoos and piercings become‚ the more teenagers want them. The problem is‚ it’s not legal for minors to get tattoos in many states. The other problem is‚ most parents don’t go for the idea at all. This puts teens in a position where they feel they have to make a decision for themselves‚ and they go seeking someone to tattoo and/or pierce them without the consent of their parents. This is where
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The Age for Tattoos Should be Lowered Tattoos have been around for 5‚200 years and have varied through many age groups. Some people have different opinions on how tattoos look on different people. We are born with a blank canvas why not add some art to it. The possibilities are endless to what you could have as a tattoo. I have wanted a tattoo for awhile now but I am only 15 and will have to wait three more years to become legal. I believe that the age limit for tattoos should be lowered. Fourteen
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