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.
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
This source would be highly useful for my research, due to it focusing on the actual tattoo artists and their work. It is different than my other sources, and gives a different approach when arguing that tattoos are becoming more accepted. This would be another reliable source due to it being from an article that is all about culture and sociology. The author’s goal with this article is to show the side of the artists themselves instead of the people getting tattooed. If the tattoo artists are accepted and the work they do is accepted, then the people with the work on them should be accepted
...siderably. From a mark of criminality to an embraced art form, the body modification has represented various expressions of the bearer’s inner self. However, despite the efforts to normalize tattoos in the society, the social stigma of deviance perceived by the larger society still remains deeply etched in the art. It is apparent that the intended message a bearer wants to communicate through a tattoo may not be perceived correctly by others. These motivations behind tattoos are filtered through cultural and historical lenses that often result in unintended perceptions of tattooed bodies. In addition, the attempts of using tattoos to change social conditions often reinforce the very conditions they seek to counter. Though these stigmas and misinterpretations see no sign of fading, tattooing will remain as a powerful vehicle of self-expression and social commentary.
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.
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.
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
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
Professor Thomas states, “People are no longer simply British or Australian or Californian. Our identities are far more particular linked to our interests… The tattoo has become a vehicle for that sort of particular identification.” Professor Thomas is simply explaining that we no longer identify ourselves by our nationality or where we are from instead we identify ourselves with our interests and things we have a personal connection to instead of just a geographical
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.
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 in Ancient Polynesian traditions marked the various ranks and statuses of people (Losch). This is the case with anything; we assign meaning to different things. An example of this is a suit. Traditionally, suits are associated with people who have positions of power. Hoodies, on the other hand, can be worn by anyone. It traditionally means comfort and is in no way associated with power or professionalism. But what if a CEO, such as Mark Zuckerberg, wears a hoodie? Contrary to popular belief, people violate norms…seem powerful (Hutson). There is power is breaking social norms. Therefore, although tattoos are traditionally associated with criminals in Western culture, this nonconformity and breaking of rules will actually make the person seem more powerful. Tattoos are a powerful symbol. Although each tattoo is unique in design, overall, the person who wears them is seen as rebellious. The trick to changing society’s mind about this is to accept the fact that tattoos are rebellious; but this does not have to necessarily mean that they are bad. What makes a tattoo bad is the person underneath the tattoo. The parts of the body are quite distinguishable from the self (Mead). This means that the body is a separate entity from a person’s true self. Therefore, in order to change someone’s mind about tattoos they must get to know a portion of a person’s self before deeming them to be bad. They cannot just judge a person as being bad based on their body. Once they get to know a person’s self, then their previously held ideas about the person will be deconstructed along with the reality that tattoos are inherently
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
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...
Many of them agreed that there is no one type individual who gets a tattoo. Most had given people tattoos ranging in ages from 18 all the way to 70’s. Three of the artist say that they have had cops to criminals, from doctors, lawyers, and surgeons, and bikers get tattoos from them. One artist gave a specific quote saying that she believes the most popular is “the stereotypical 20 year-old guy with a bit of a chip on his shoulder- the James Dean type.” Though she later goes on to elaborate and say that the women clients are growing larger than ever before. One client of hers said that she had waited six years to pick out the perfect design because she believed tattoos only accentuated an already beautiful form—the human body. Followed by her statement about her own tattoos that says “it is not adding or subtracting from me, it’s simply bringing an element of myself to the surface.” Johnson summarizes his article by stating that tattoos are just a reminder of one’s past and one’s life; and being tattooed in today’s society makes you a unique individual (Johnson