Tattoos Across Culture Derek Eades Cultural Anthropology Caitlyn Placek 07/22/2013 Tattoos Across Culture Body art and ornamentation have been a defining cultural representation for cultures since the beginning of time. In some cultures‚ such as South America‚ China and the United States‚ tattoos and piercing symbolize the physical and spiritual representation of many groups of people‚ ranging in meaning and authority. What some represent in one culture could mean the complete opposite it
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amendment‚ not the third or twenty-fifth‚ the first. That obviously means that freedom of expression is very important. So‚ if people express themselves by putting artwork on their body or piercing their skin‚ then why when we walk into work do we have to pretend like it is some big sin to have a marking on your body? That’s like telling someone they have to cover their birthmark up before they walk into work. If we are allowed to show our tattoos off in stores or in most public schools‚ then why
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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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as self-expression because many dilemmas appear after the art is on the body. Yes‚ I do consider tattoos as art; but people need to think about the artwork in the long run. The way the body ages has a big impact on how tattoos will look over time. Tattoos can also influence success in employment opportunities. Plus‚ tattoos are permanently on the body. There are many reasons to get a tattoo‚ but you also have to think about the future. Body changes‚ employment opportunities‚ and the fact that tattoos
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has a sense of belonging and able to express their personalities without limits. Tattoos have been a part of history for hundred of years and cultures adopted tattooing for different symbolic meaning. In the Brief History of Tattoos and Body Arts (2007)‚ some cultures tattoos symbolized strength‚ bravery‚ and spirituality while other cultures tattoos symbolized a form of punishments‚ outcast‚
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Risks if Getting a Tattoo or Body Piercings Tattoo and body piercing maybe fun to get‚ but one should know the health issues before deciding whether you should get them or not. Even though the needles are sterile risk of infection is high. These are ideas that one needs to address to fully understand the risks that come along with getting a new tattoo or piercing. Has one every wondered what the risks are of receiving body art and piercings? Is there more than what they see in
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The Era of Tattoos and Piercings Tattoos are a permanent mark on the body‚ something that I think anyone thinking about getting a tattoo should put some serious thought into. What I’m saying is that I think tattoos should have a deep meaning to the person getting them. In other words don’t think of a tattoos as an accessory‚ think of a tattoo as something that you can never get rid of after you get it. In my view‚ Appleton raised an interesting point in her thesis‚ one that I had never
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a very good moody 6. Clothing and body art‚ e.g.‚ tattoos‚ piercings‚ etc. The boys had on hoodies‚ t-shirts‚ jeans and Nike‚ and Addias. None of the kids had any kind of body art‚ tattoos. But they did have their ear pierced. Reflect on your observation experience. Write a 500-750-word reflection describing the communication styles‚ social/interpersonal behaviors‚ topics of discussion‚ common phrases and verbiage‚ attitudes‚ and clothing and body art. Be sure to include any surprises
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14‚ 2012 Symbolic Interactionism Piercings and Tattoos Symbolic interactionism occurs in society on a daily basis. It covers everything from a sour look on your face or a slouched body and crossed arms to the way you dress or the color of your skin. The symbolic interactionism I will cover in particular is body piercings and tattoos. What used to be a large taboo is becoming seemingly acceptable. If you were shown a white male in a business suit and a black male dressed in big baggy clothes
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reasons as to why adolescents would choose self expression by obtaining a tattoo or a piercing and how society views them‚ as well as how they view themselves. Martin deliberates many diverse reasons as to why teenagers choose to utilize their body as a canvas for art forms‚ or whether or not they are in a state of ignorance due to rebellion and self-acceptance. Martin conveys many innumerable reasons in this article concentrating on an individual’s right to express them as they see fit. Some teens tattoo
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