...9 April 2013 Examining the Health Effects of Tattoos A tattoo is classified as a form of body modification. Tattooing is presently under strict hygiene rules because of the risk of infection. Tattoo artists must wear gloves and it is mandatory that the ink and needles be on single use. There are several forms of hepatitis that can be transmitted among the most severe of infections. According to theory, of all infections, HIV can even be transmitted. By inserting ink into the dermis layer of the skin that is just about impossible to rub out or remove, the tattoo is made. But only through the change of the pigment. Through this entire process, the blood becomes tainted. Tattoos are really a form of art, more specifically body art. Many of them have significant meaning while many do not. People of all lifestyles enjoy it. While tattooing is a hobby and/or done for beautification, it is vital to recognize that it is a decision and life-long commitment where health must also be taken into consideration. Tattoos are popular, and some people experience the need for meaningful ones in certain groups of society. Minor to major health effects are sometimes brought about and there is proof. The existing fact is that there is health effects involved in tattooing. Continually becoming popular is tattooing. This is especially true among adolescents. Aside from the direct health effects, associated with tattoos commonly are participation in satanic rituals, delinquency, drug abuse...
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...Tattoos and Body Piercings Carrie Lynn Zik ENG/147 December 22, 2014 Jenny Mark Tattoos and Body Piercings What is the first impression people get whenever they see someone with a face full of piercings or tattoos all over their body? What were they thinking? Why would they do that? Are they in a gang or are they going to hurt someone? Movies and society have been stereotyping those with tattoos and body piercings for years. The truth of the art is much more than skin deep. While piercings and tattoos have become a trend, educating people about the culture, history, and risk of them can change society’s perspective on today’s definition. Tattoos and body piercings have been around for thousands of years, representing different definitions for each culture. According to The Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine, (4th) “historical research has shown that Egyptians identified tattooing with fertility and nobility during 4000-2000 BC” (Piercings and tattoos”, 2014, para 1.) In other gathering societies, tattoos and body piercings represented socialization symbols in initiation rituals and ceremonies. Body piercings have been around just as long as tattoos. Whenever body piercings started, the ear was the most famous body part to pierce among people in Africa, India, Indonesia, and North and South America (“Piercings,” 2014.) However, body modification soon became popular including other body parts. For instance, the lip, tongue, eyebrows, nipples, navel, genitals...
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...“A tattoo is a true poetic creation, and is always more than meets the eye.” ~V. Vale and Andrea Juno I. INTRODUCTION A Tattoo is a form of body modification, made by inserting indelible ink into the dermis layer of the skin to change the pigment. Tattoos have been used by most cultures for centuries and recently have become very popular with both men, women and youth. But why are tattoos so popular in today’s society? Most people who have tattoos will say that they got it for a specific time or person in their lives that they will never forget. Others say that they feel more adventurous and don’t really have a specific reason for getting their tattoo. For some people, tattoos make them feel different from other people. Some people say it is art. In an NBC News article a young man said, “Your body’s an empty canvas, so you almost want to continue to add to it.” Some don’t personally like tattoos and don’t understand them. Some understand are representation of a special someone or a specific time in ones life more than the ones that are there to show rebellness. Fads and styles come and go and we are not sure if tattoos will ever die down, but if they do, some people may regret getting tattoos. Tattooing has been practiced for centuries in many cultures and spread throughout the world. Tattooing was popular among certain ethnic groups in Southern China, Polynesia, Africa, Borneo, Cambodia, Europe, Japan, the Mentawai Islands, MesoAmerica, New Zealand, North America...
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...Appendix D Topic Outline and Thesis Statement Guide My thesis is : Even though most people think that tattoos and piercings are known to be unholy, there are a lot people in the world today who strongly believe that they are meant to be pictures of art from personal feelings such as personal histories, special events, or past/present experiences in their lives. ________________________________ I. All Peoples views on tattoos in today’s world A. many people view tattoos as good/or bad 1. Most People view tattoos as being unholy 2. Younger people view tattoos as being a form of art B. Why most people view tattoos as being bad 1. Tattoo’s are unholy 2. Many people believe you are to treat your body as a temple II. Effects of tattoos A. How tattoos effects you 1. Tattoos are feelings of art, or personal experiences 2. Help people express their selves with pictures B. How tattoos effects other people 1. People may dislike you 2. People may feel angry III. Cost of tattoos in today’s world A. Are tattoos worth a lot of money? 1. How expensive are tattoos 2. What do you get for your money? B. Do teenagers spend all of their money on getting tattoos? 1. How much do teenagers spend? 2. How many teenagers get tattoos, and why? IV. Health Risks and prevention from tattoos A. What are the health risks of getting Tattoo’s? 1. Blood Bourne diseases 2. Skin disorders and infections 3. Allergic reactions ...
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...TATTOOS I t seems like everyone has tattoo these days. And it's not just anchors, skulls, and battleships. People have found many ways to express themselves with their tattoos. Tattoos are a form of body art, and like all art, some like them and some don't. Nowadays, elderly have bad impression about people with tattoo. As we see today even women are having tattoos. The purpose I choose this topic is to explain that tattoo is an art. THE HISTORY OF TATTOOS History shows that tattooing has existed since 12,000 years BC. The purpose of tattooing has varies from culture to culture and its place on the time line In Borneo, a woman’s particular skill is indicated when they tattooed their symbols on their forearm. Throughout history tattoos have signified membership in a clan or society. For an example, Hells Angels tattoo their particular group symbol. It has been believed that the wearer of an image calls the spirit of that image. The ferocity of a tiger would belong to the tattooed person. That tradition holds true today shown by the proliferation of images of tigers, snakes, and bird of prey. Egypt is the place where earliest tattoos can be found during the time of the construction of the great pyramids. As they expanded their empire, the art of tattooing spread as well. Around 2000 BC tattooing spread to China. Tattoo was used for the communication among spies in Greek. Romans marked criminals and slaves. This practice is still carried on today. The social status is showed...
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...The polemic about tattoos I was wondering why tattoos are a controversial point in our society! There are people against and people that really like tattoos, but who is right? Should I think it is a good or a bad thing? Maybe for the tattooists the art involves is worth the pain and sacrifice of being tattooed. For the religious, it is a sin to sacrifice one’s body with so meaningless purpose. Now I don’t think there are excuses to justify so drastic a way of art, but analyzing the points of view I will try to clarify some questions I still have about this body art such as the reason people have tattoos, “When did tattooing start?”, the dangers involved in this procedure, the removal of a tattoo and society’s reaction to tattooed persons. Thinking it is weird to have one’s body penetrated many times by a needle to make only a drawing I do not think is worth it. So, why do people have tattoos? Why it is a common place nowadays? Probably because people see that the tattoo is a way of expression, but the real motivation to acquire it varies among groups and cultures. It marks thoughts, opinions, memories…Some persons obtains tattoos as a means of asserting their personal identity or sexual orientation. Tattoos may be a testament to feelings of love, they have been associated with rites of passage and identification with groups. Nowadays tattoos is used for some cosmetic medical procedures and permanent make-up applications, according to the National Institute...
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...Person A is going to get a tattoo. He thought of the idea half an hour ago at a party with his friends and has no idea what he is going to get. He will most likely do the first thing that pops into his head. A shoe. Person B is also going to get a tattoo and has thought of getting one for over two years now. He knows exactly what he will get. He has finally perfected his design and decided today was the day. His tattoo is very meaningful and he will not regret it later. Both are going to get a tattoo and believe it is the right choice. Who is the adult and who is the teenager? While William Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet suggests that teenagers in the 1600s made impulsive decisions, many teenagers today still struggle with that issue. Shakespeare’s...
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...that steroids, tattoos and plastic surgery have on the body. In the process of wanting to enhance the body, we are indeed destroying it. Steroids Steroids are synthetic versions of testosterone, a male hormone. In the hope of a quick fix, steroids are generally used by sportsman to improve their performance. Body builders depend on steroids to build muscle in a short period of time. The results are not long lasting. Throwing one's testosterone out of balance can have wide-ranging consequences. Men who take anabolic steroids may: • Get painful erections • Have their testicles shrink • Become infertile Women who take anabolic steroids may: • Grow excessive face and body hair • Have their voices deepen • Experience menstrual irregularities Steroids are also known to cause: • mood swings • heart attacks If people knew the harmful effects of steroids on the body, they would think twice before taking it. Besides, steroids are illegal without a doctor's prescription for a medical condition. Tattoos Can you imagine an 80 year old female with a tattoo of a butterfly on her sagging shoulder? Perhaps you prefer the sight of a tribal tattoo on your grandfather’s grey, hairy chest. I doubt whether you would look at either of these with admiration, especially if the beautiful dolphin you had when you were 18 is starting to resemble a whale. Tattoos breach the skin, which means that skin infections and other complications are possible. Specific risks...
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...societies. Tattooing traditions, techniques, and methods vary from culture to culture. This ancient, traditional art form is rooted in Polynesian origins. The English word “tattoo” comes from the Tahitian word “tatau,” which roughly translates to “marking or striking something” and “to inflict wounds” (Arp, 2012). In Polynesian mythology, it was believed that humans learned this art from the gods. Tattooing then became a skill passed down from generation to generation. Artists, also known as “tufuga,” were highly trained males who taught their sons the responsibilities of traditional tattooing (Losch, 2003). Some...
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...Ridikulous Tattoos By: Domanica Gonzales Principles of Marketing Tami Ball September 2, 2014 The name of the business I plan to open is Ridikulous Tattoos. It is founded by Domanica Gonzales and Jason Smith in 2014. The purpose of our business is ro offer services free of judgment, and preconceived notions. Our mission statement is to keep a comfortable environment, while maintaining a wide variety of of artists and styles. We strive ro be a completely original tattoo parlor on every level; from artwork, atmosphere, and attitude. The desires of current and potential customers are constantly changing, so we want to continuously offer a wide variety of products and services. The products that we are offering are tattoos and piercings. Piercings such as; belly button, tongue, eyebrow, nose, ears, private area piercings, and dermals. The tattoos will be based on size, detail, color, and time taken to complete the tattoo. There will be sample pages where you can choose a tattoo already designed and drawn out, or you can have one customized and drawn out for you personally. The target market for Ridikulous Tattoos is a market with a very large range of ages. Anyone 18 or over, and legally allowed to be tattooed would be in my target market. I could however, narrow my target market to afes 18-50. Consumers in this range are more likely to want a tattoo. Consumers in this age range are also more likely to be able to handle the pain, and trauma receiving a tattoo puts your body...
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...Judge a Book by its Cover: For many years the public would say that when asked to visualize a person with tattoos their first thoughts would be of criminals, sailors, bikers, or gangsters. Not anymore! Tattoos have become culturally acceptable in today’s society. They have a rich history that dates back to 2000 B.C. before any kind of negative stigma was formed. Because of that stigma, however, tattoos and people with tattoos have developed a bad reputation. Many concerns such as the procedure, health risks and career complications are what have caused some of the negativity towards tattoos. In today’s society these are no longer the case and thus, the art has become mainstream. The act of tattooing started in early civilizations and was most evident in ancient Egypt. The Egyptians’ wall writing showed evidence of the body being used as a canvas around 2000 B.C. (“All About the”). Throughout many different cultures tattoos are used as a part of their religious practices. A tattoo can represent ones authority or a particular responsibility within the practice. However, during biblical times, tattoos were considered an act of mythological worship. Some experts believe that Moses viewed tattoos a little differently, viewing them as a way to commemorate devotion rather than paganism worship. Years later, during the Roman Empire, slaves and criminals began to bare tattoos causing them to develop a negative connotation. They were also used negatively to brand Jews during the Holocaust...
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...Running Header: The Right Age to Permit a Tattoo THE LAW SHOULD RISE THE ALLOWABLE AGE BEFORE A PERSON CAN CONSENT TO A TATTOO Introduction Some of the human ethical issues directly relate the laws governing a state or country. Issues such as the legal age for permitting acquisition of a tattoo also apply to the same scenario. Some of the aspects one ought to consider before undertaking the act even when permitted by law may include the health risks or body reactions among others. Some questions need proper answers before considering the age bracket for allowing freedom to acquire a tattoo especially among the hyperactive teens, since they move by the fashion trends or pressure. First is whether the parents are involved. In most case scenarios, the parent does not know and probably will never recognize that such a decision was undertaken. This is one reason why it is important to raise the age limit, because in majority of the cases it seems to be a personal decision. It is not a control issue but a waiting issue for better, mature choices. The teen life is full of trial and error acts since one may be trying to find an identity of fit into a group, therefore the decisions are almost certainly regrettable in future or generally immature. Secondly, who is legally old enough for a tattoo? The age limit is diverse among states or countries. Today most parents seem closer and more interactive with their children that before. For this reason, the teenagers think that...
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...changed over time and how people look upon the groups of people with them. The idea on tattoos have been changed from 12000BC to this present day, some people believe they heal you and some believe it’s to indicate criminals and people who committed crimes and felonies (A Brief History of Tattoos). The history of tattoos has dated back to 12000BC and longer but no physical evidence can prove this theory. There is however physical prove of tattooing in the ancient Egyptians times. Mummies have been found with preserved patterns on their skin during their mummification process long ago. Around 1000BC the Chinese...
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...Tattoo Trend Taking Over Many people today are getting tattoos, and the people who are getting them are getting them done younger. “Teens are the largest growing group getting tattoos, though this ‘body art’ is seen increasingly in professionals such as counselors, nurses, doctors, lawyers, and business managers.” (Nicoletti, p.215). People spend a lot of money on tattoos, although I could not find a scholarly source on how much is spent annually, many of the source that I found for 2013 said that in the United States people spent $1.65 billion dollars on tattoos. (Tattoo Statistics). Although tattoos are an old art form, getting a tattoo has become a trend fairly recently, and with that the art side of tattooing is being diminished. “Tattooing is not a new phenomenon in many parts of the world. As far back as 2000 BC, there is evidence that tattooing was practiced in Egypt, and in many countries it has been used as adornment and to denote status.” (J. Caplan). Tattooing has obviously been around for quite a long time, and today tattoos illustrate completely different meanings from what they used too. I seriously doubt that in 2000 BC people were getting tattoos because they thought it was a fun idea. People have started to undermine a great art form, they are doing this by taking any meaning from the art they are getting. What I mean by this is that in the past, recent and ancient, tattoos represented something about a person, weather it was a representation of their status...
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...There are various characteristics through which people identify themselves. Styles of dress, language, music, and dance are some of the ways that describes one’s own unique lifestyles. Others turn to modifying their bodies to symbolize their rank in society. How far is too far when it comes to body modifications, such as tattooing and body piercing. To respond to why people tattoo, one would have to look back to how the early civilization made a living and their opinions on the world around them. The people of Prehistoric times would have been the first to modify the human body for practical purposes. Thousands of years ago, mineral tinctures were used to preserve the bodies of humans and animal skins. "Human Skin, bones, teeth, and hair were the first canvases or artistic expression," wrote by Paul G. Bahn, an archaeologist and prehistoric art scholar. (Body Marks 17). For many centuries, henna has been a popular temporary alternative compared to permanent tattoo ink. Henna is a shrub mashed to form a staining ink when set on human skin. It grows in India, Pakistan, Iran, and North America. Henna tattoos have practiced all around the world. In recent years tattooing and body piercing have become increasingly habitual in popular culture. Body modification is no longer considered just a social representation used by criminals and gang member, showing their role in society. These practices are used by many of teenagers and young adults today. Many of these practices have been...
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