Growing up with my brothers has changed my perspective on the way I live my life. One brother in particular really made me change the way I look at women. Society has always put a certain type of structure on the way women are supposed to dress, speak, and look. A very proper look for women would be, for example, the typical attire of a female teacher. Very nicely put together from their hair to the way they dressed. Being little and being exposed to that made me think that is how I had to look but not necessarily. My brother had a lot of women friends who exposed themselves differently. Their hair was dyed hundreds of different colors. Their clothing consisted of band, shirts, and their make-up was something that I have never been introduced too. Usually girls would have girly clothing and very minimal makeup. Their skin was covered in tattoos. Besides my brother’s friends, I had never seen tattoos, or at least on woman with hundreds of tattoos was something I had not known existed. They had all kinds of ink on their skins, from realistic animals to silly cartoon characters. I asked my brother why they had tattoos, what were their reasons behind them. He then told me that everyone had different meanings and reasons for every single tattoo they had got done. Some got tattoos because it signified a blessing or a tragic accident in their lives. Others got tattoos because they were really digging the tattoo style, or because it was cute. Hearing everyone’s stories as to the reason they got these certain tattoos and how thankful they were of tattoo artists’ it made me a lot more interested in tattoos. Without the acceptance of tattoos, people would not be able to express their life, emotions, or situations they have been through on ... ... middle of paper ... ...art that person may have and jealous because he wants to be tattooed everywhere without being told anything. I also asked Mr. Gibson if he thought tattoos individualized and characterize a person. “I do, everybody has their own style. Certain tattoo quotes or messages can individualize a person, also the era they are born into. With characterizing a person, it can. Every word has a certain meaning, certain tattoos have certain meanings” (Gibson). For example, the number ‘13’ tattoo has a certain meaning with gangs. That can characterize a person. Whether society is changing their views on tattoos for the good or bad, it will always be a symbol, art, and or resemblance to others. Where you decide to get the placement of a tattoo is totally up to you. The criticism and the admirations of others will come and go depending on the generation and era one may grow up in.
A controversial topic today is whether or not body piercings and tattoos should be accepted by professionals working in health care. Currently, tattoos and piercings are allowed in health care as long as they are not visible. According to one of the studies, “Body piercing is defined as a piercing of the body anywhere other than the earlobes” (Westerfield). Therefore, the only visible piercings allowed are small studs in the lobes of the ears for females. The reason body piercings and tattoos are not suggested in health care is that they keep someone from looking professional as well as making them look intimidating. Not everyone sees them that way. The opposing side is that they do not affect
Body modifications, with the focus of tattoos, have existed in our society for centuries and the way in which it is perceived has changed somewhat over the years, yet certain dishonors still remain our modern day. Like most body modifications, tattoos are an often misunderstood form of body modification. Despite the stigmas, tattoos have become a unique object of desire to endless diverse groups of people. But are the popular assumptions of tattoos out of sync with the true meaning behind them? Further explanation and exploration of the history will reveal the social and cultural practices of tattooing and the causal connection between the mind and the tattooed body, in addition to providing answers as to why tattoos stimulate uneasiness and curiosity and create a challenge to discursive practices.
Society has changed in many ways over the years; at one point tattoos were considered unprofessional and disgusting to most people, but today, they are quite common amongst young adults and people who enjoy art. Parents and people of many older generations, sometimes struggle to understand why this new interest in tattoos has been able to consume American culture so quickly. Prior to this boom of interest in tattoos, there were many horror stories that surrounded the subject due to unsanitary tools used and possible diseases a person could catch if a mistake was made. Lois Desocio is one of those adults who has struggled to understand tattoos, especially since her son Alec began to fill his body with them. As Alec’s collection of body art continues
In the journal titled “To Ink or Not to Ink: The Meaning of Tattoos Among College Students”, the authors discuss how students in college feel about tattoos. They address how many people do or do not have a tattoo, the meaning behind the tattoos, and why the non-tattooed students have chosen not to get one. The students with tattoos were said to of taken time to decide what their tattoos was going to be of, where they were going to have it done, and the placement of
Irwin discusses in the article Legitimating the First Tattoo: Moral Passage Through Informal Interaction on the internal struggle of those who get tattoos must go through as they commit to art that they get on their body.
Today, about 10% of the American population has one or more tattoos (Bradley University). With the growing number of adults that are getting tattoos, acceptance has been on the rise throughout the American population. Traditionally, tattoos have been viewed as forms of rebellion. Even with the rising acceptance, adults are still swayed from getting tattoos because of the fear that it may impact future job prospects. However there is still a conservative population who believes that all tattoos are bad. My paper will aim to change a conservative person’s mind about tattoos by deconstructing their view that all tattoos are bad.
Tattoos are a form of creativity. In today’s societies, tattoos are a large part of many different cultures but all share the common body decoration. They are a way to express yourself, your religion, or your inner feelings. Tattoos are permanent colored images on the skin. In history, they are marked as the most universal type of permanent body decoration. Tattooing can have many different explanations for getting them. There are also different categories of tattoos.
Identifying the youth’s body to be unique, adolescents looking for setting themselves apart as well as gaining privacy and the rapid physical changes that occurs over which they can’t control are three psychological explanations of youth tattooing. In addition, tattoos might be the possessions of a relationship or possibly the only reason of its being. Decorations can be seen differently, for instance in terms of figuration and symbols rather than just scars on the body. Furthermore could be considered as being independent than irresponsible, once we observe all these thoughts we may not only lean to the other position but informed through our skins to another
In the past people who have tattoos or piercings would not qualified be considered eligible for many job opportunities. However, in recent years tattoos and piercings become have become more acceptable in the society. There are more than 45 million people just in the USA who have a tattoo or (Diane. 2012). Even though getting tattooed and pierced is more acceptable than ever, there are still many conflicts about tattoos and piercing between teens and their parents, elders, and the society. “On Tattoos and Teenagers” Andres Marin tried to address the main three reasons why teens are getting tattoos or piercing. Was he successful in addressing the reasons? We will get back to this question once we read his summary.
Tattoos have been a very controversial topic among the generations of Americans. However, they have seemed to get a lot more popular with the Millennial generation. What started out as something for sailors and military personnel has now grown to become a somewhat mainstream practice. However there are still negative connotations that come with getting tattoos and I believe tattoos are pieces of art and why someone gets a tattoo is just as important as what they get a tattoo of.
And yet social acceptance by many cultures are still hitting a dead-end. Tattooing is so controversial because of its permanent, defiant quality. While some country’s have made tattoos illegal, others heavily look down upon them. In Japan if one is inked with a visible tattoo, one may be asked to leave gyms and spas. However, America has always been very passionate
Would you ever get a piece of art on your body that last a lifetime? Many people who get tattoos get them to represent a life even. Tattoos let you express yourself through art. The art work of the tattoo allows you to express your emotional story through a unique way. Also the technological advances in the tattoo machines have advanced extremely. Machines are quicker and less painful that gives a richer color. However there are cons to tattoos like in a work environment. In a work environment some businesses are strict on body regulation, and would considered you unprofessional if they can see the tattoo. If you are considering about getting a tattoo make sure you're able to cover the tattoo with clothing. Also if you don't like the outcome
Martin argues the reason why adolescents are being judge by their tattoos. Many believe tattoos are a form of art or a way to express their inner feelings, but they believe that marking their skin is a way to show their riotous side. According to Andres, teenagers see tattoos as a way to decorate their body and as a personal statement, but to parents it
Tattoos do have the potential to bring along a positive effect; the results of tattooing art on one’s body can be very rewarding and personal to an individual. People often get tattoos for the purpose of sentimental value. For instance, a young girl may prefer to tattoo an inspirational quote on her backside. Couples may get matching tattoos of their wedding anniversary or something that holds a special meaning to their relationship. Oftentimes, tattoos represent a meaningful part of an individual’s life in a permanent form of artwork. One should opt for a tattoo that holds personal i...
“If people are honest with themselves when they choose a tattoo, the art will represent them better than anything that will ever come out of their mouth. The things that are most important to me are represented in the art that covers my body.” Quoted from a man named Troy Holloway, he is one of many in today’s world that looks at tattoos as an expression of self. This view, however, is not the only view in our modern society. Though tattoos are becoming more popularized, they are still viewed as deviant by many today. Tattoos are more than just ink in your skin, they are words, they are feelings, they are a commitment; viewed once as a way of expressing these things, they are now