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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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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Should Body piercing be banned for teenagers under the age of 18? Dear editor‚ I believe that body piercings‚ on the stomach‚ tongue or genitals for adolescence under the age of 18 should be banned and made illegal. Body piercing have many health risks and can be fatal if infected or not looked after properly. The reason this issue even came into the new is because of the extreme health issues. Teenagers don’t think about the consequences and most of their bad choices in like are made under the
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“The Affects of Body Piercing has on Modern Society” Thesis statement: Body piercing can affect modern society in several different ways‚ one is the way the art makes society look at individuals differently‚ religious backgrounds questioning the choices newer generations make‚ and also infectious diseases they may cause if not cared for properly. Piercing one’s body in a creative way has become a very popular way for various types of people to express their different personalities. In the 16th
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For decades‚ tattoos and body piercings have been one of the most controversial concerns among religion such as Christians. According to a statement made by the Lutheran Church (Missouri Synod) in their website‚ they declare “The Synod has no position on this subject. It should be kept in mind that the prohibition in Leviticus 19:28 ... For Christians‚ matters such as this lie in the area of Christian freedom and wise judgment” However‚ for cultures and societies this controversy has become a more
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Do Tattoos & Piercings Affect Employment By Zoe Conway In our society there are different types of people‚ each with their own characteristics and opinions. But when it comes to jobs‚ your appearance plays a larger role in getting a job than your CV does. Some employers believe that a person with tattoos and piercings‚ cannot be taken seriously in the workplace‚ and are ‘delinquents’‚ or ‘risky’ in the line of business. Although other employers believe judging someone by their tattoos‚ or piercings
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The View of Tattoos 1 The View of Tattoos in Our Society Today Melissa Oliphant Axia College of University of Phoenix The View of Tattoos 2 “People who drink‚ do drugs‚ have been jailed or do not believe in religion are more likely to be tattooed. “ ‚ said Mom. Is there any truth
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“Tattoos and body piercing” We should acknowledge from the start that decorating the human body has been popular throughout history in both tribal and civilized cultures. For many people tattoos are a reminder of a person or event and for others they are merely decoration. What is more‚ tattooing and piercing give people the freedom to express themselves creatively using body art‚ and the many professional artists offer people a safe way to do this. To my mind‚ tattooing and piercing are simply
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Ashley Beth Logan Manuscript Speech D. Webb Speech 106 Tattoos and Body Piercings Good evening. I would like to start by asking how many of you have a tattoo or piercing other than your ears. Did you know that in most work environments‚ you are usually not even considered for employment if you’re tattoo or piercing is visible during the interview? I am one of the many people who believe tattoos and body piercings are a form of self expression. However‚ there are still that few out there who
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individuals with tattoos and piercings? Tattoos and piercings have been around for thousands of years. Tattoos and piercings are considered a small medical procedure‚ and tattoo shops have become more sterile to prevent disease and/or infection. Tattoos and piercings are all right to have they are not forever anymore. People pass judgment on a person having any type of tattoos and/or body piercings before they know who that person is. People should understand tattoos and piercings before they judge
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