Tattoo and Piercing

Tattoo and Piercing

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University of Phoenix

Tattoos and Piercing

Few years ago talking or to seeing the tattoos and piercing on the skin of young people always generated fear; but at the same time tattooed body parts aroused curiosity, the use of tattoos and piercing depends on social and economic culture, because in some cultures in the world the piercing is a rite or sign. An example of a person bringing tattoos to our communities was the singer Tupac, who influence minorities in the 90’s.

For the Egyptian, the tattoo was a sign of fertility and nobility. Piercing was a rite of passage and sign of manhood for the Pharaoh and Roman soldier. European royalty and Victorian society concealed their tattoos and piercings beneath fashion and secrecy (Messahel A, Musgrove B. 2009)

This tattooing trend could be considered like a difference between one group and another, or simply a personal opinion. But, today to use tattooing and piercing is only fashion. For many young people, the fact of tattooing and piercing in some parts of the body is a way to express many attitudes, ideas and kinds of personality. But some experts on the subject said that tattoos and piercing are a sign of other situations for example: Rebellion. That is to say, these forms represent social resistance, rejection, beliefs or simply personal stories. Although, the young people think that tattoos and piercing are a trend that is imposed by marketing fashion. Also, the use of tattoos and piercing depend on culture, sometimes unknown to the most advanced societies that are the cradle of this practice. The piercing is a rite or sign of belonging to one or another tribe, that is very different from our culture. For example the tattoos are also used to hide scars. But, the problem is the use of tattoos and piercing in young people is not accepted by society. A lot of people tend to think that young individuals are wrong when they get tattooes and piercing and discriminate in some cases by...