Free Essays on Why People Get Tattoos

  1. Tattoos

    11, 2011 Tombre Expository Essay Tattoos today mean many things to many different people. Some people get them in memorial to someone who has died. Other people get them as a representation of some aspect of their personality, and still others get them to express their own personal beliefs...

  2. Tattoos and Body Modifications

    Tattoos and Body Modification Kelly Orsund Axia College of University of Phoenix December 14th, 2008 While getting a tattoo seems cool remember that it is permanent for the rest of one’s life. Although some people consider this a destruction of God's creation;there are cultures that considered this...

  3. Tattoos in The Workplace

    outline, see Chapter 8 in the text. Tattoos Shouldn’t Block You From a Job Opportunity Connor Kelsay General Purpose: To persuade Specific Purpose: To persuade my listeners that you shouldn’t be blocked from a job opportunity just because of tattoos INTRODUCTION I. According to a...

  4. The Facts on Getting Tattoos and Body Piercings

    The Facts on Getting Tattoos and Body Piercings The Facts on Getting Tattoos and Body Piercings Jose Santiago University of Phoenix The Facts on Getting Tattoos and Body Piercings Everyone should truly know the facts when they are looking into getting a tattoo and or body piercing...

  5. The Risk Factors of Getting a Tattoo

    Risk Factors of Getting a Tattoo Eric Zuck Axia College The Risk Factors of Getting a Tattoo While most people who get tattoos have little or no problems, there are very real chances that something very bad can happen. Nevertheless, a majority of people choose to get tattooed for a variety of...

  6. Tattoos in Present Society Are Not Always Negative

    Tattoos in Present Society Are Not Always Negative Tia Cappis Axia College of University of Phoenix Additionally tattoos are also used to tell a story or create a permanent memorial for an individual. One of my tattoos represent my birth year and month and the other shows my Leo side. I have...

  7. Tattoo Shop Cleanliness

    done at home by friends or in prison by cell mates. In Japan (between 300-600A.D.) tattoos came to be associated with criminals as tattoo symbols were put on criminals as a mark of punishment. Some common criminal tattoos are spades, clubs, diamonds, hearts, grins, snakes, tigers, cats, and skulls (“Criminal”...

  8. Tattoo. History Essay

    Tattoos have been around for thousands of years. However, not many people know where the tattooing art comes from. What it meant to have one back then. What signifance it brought to an individual. As you read on you will know where tattoos originated. What they stood for. Why people back then had them...

  9. Tattoos. Point of View

    Tattoos are becoming increasingly popular amongst students of the Walter Johnson community, especially in the art department. Is it an act of youthful rebellion against their parents’ disapproving attitudes? Or is it a genuine expression of oneself that parents, like many other things, cannot relate...

  10. Should anti-tattoo discrimination be illegal.

    Pandora Pak Yee POON Should anti-tattoo discrimination be illegal. It is thought that people who having tattoo is an emblem of bad people, even they tattoo a ‘HELLO KITTY’. Practically, as an employer to consider hiring a person is perplexed by someone who having tattoos, employers will think that effectiveness...

  11. Tattoos: What You Need to Know

    TATTOOS: What You Should Know Tattoos are a form of art that have had their part in many societies throughout the world for hundreds of years. Many cultures have used them as a sign of stature, others to display strength. Others do not recognize them as a cultural status, but as more of a...

  12. The Intrigue of Tattoos and Body Piercing

    The Intrigue of Tattoos and Body Piercings Tracy Hadley Com/150 April 18, 2010 Mariah de Gruy The Intrigue of Tattoos and Body Piercings The Neolithic age or New Stone age, started the practice of tattoos and body piercings about 9,500 BCE in the Middle East during the development of human...

  13. Tattoo

    do his work. As soon as he gets a chance, he looks up at you with his thick black framed glassed and his backwards baseball cap. The first think you would think about him is that he is some hard ass who you wouldn’t feel comfortable talking to because of all of his tattoos and the three lip rings on...

  14. Tattoo's: Celebrity Inspired?

    Tattoos: Celebrity Inspired? COM 150 March 14, 2010 Melissa Paganini Tattoos have always been a topic of interest throughout society and within cultures. In the past tattoos have generally been associated with gangs and various types of rebels, but in the western hemisphere they are...

  15. Scarred

    Alan Nied Dr. Kay Blue English 091 23 March 2013 Word Count: 612 Scarred Tattoos and piercings are both popular forms of body modification. When deciding to get either of these body modifications one must ask, which should I choose? There are many different aspects one must look at before deciding...

  16. Trends

    Gregory Ruiz ENG 101 Trends As time goes on the trend of tattoos seem to have an enormous increase over time. Tattoos have been around for a really long time and many people are now starting to get them on their bodies. Many people who get tattoos are teenagers. Teenagers think that it is the thing that...

  17. Ancient Civilization

    Deborah Fisher Tattoos: The transformation from tradition to a trend Pamela Anderson once said that “Tattoos are like stories…they’re symbolic of the important moments in your life.” But if you haven’t realized that’s just her opinion of how tattoos are viewed today. When tattoos first came about...

  18. Death and Dying

    forces I received several tattoos as did many of my fellow soldiers and friends; it’s my belief that for the lion's share of us received tattoos for personal reasons. Individuals with multiple tattoos typically have a variety of reasons for wanting and receiving them; tattoos usually honor various life...

  19. Division&Classification Essay

    SO WHAT…I HAVE TATTOOS! Just because I have tattoos doesn’t mean I am white trash. It used to be that people with tattoos were stereotyped as “bad.” If you had a tattoo, you had no morals and you were not very trust worthy. Well, a lot has changed over the years. More and more people are realizing that...

  20. Kjklj

    English 142B Tattoos for Different Generations People of different generations have different views about tattoos. Chinese parents’ generation disapprove of their children getting tattoos, which represent a fashion for contemporary teenagers. Tattoos have become a part of pop culture...

  21. The Perception of Tattooing

    perception of tattooing Tattoos have been around for years and have always been a subject that causes conflicts and contradictions, whether it is in a good way or another. For example now days there are many companies that do not allow their employees to have visible tattoos. Religion and cultures play...

  22. Wrecking Balm

    bad tattoo ideas ARE a thing of the past. Now the only thing you will have brought back from spring break in Jamaica will be a sun tan. Need: Bad tattoo work can cause people to think poorly of you, and it doesn’t all have to be bad work. How about poorly placed tattoos, such as where people can see...

  23. Debate on Why We Should Ban the Burqa- Negative

    religion or belief in teaching, practice, worship and observance. By banning the burqa, aren’t we effectively taking away their rights as a human? People have rights to be treated equally all around the world. No matter who you are in Australia, you should be treated like everyone else, no matter what...

  24. Marks of a Lifetime

    sleepless nights. To make things worst, we are taught that getting tattoos will ruin your life. And when I say ruin your life, I mean make your mom cry. And my adventure was just that, to drive with my friend to Denver and get a tattoo from a random guy we met over the enternet. We met a guy online...

  25. Communicating Through Attire

    Communicating Through Attire Many people have the ability of expressing their selves not only through words but also through their various apparels and what they put onto their bodies to express their inner selves. In this century, many people discriminate and look down upon an individual because of...

  26. Society

    Article Tattoos & IP Norms Aaron Perzanowski † Introduction ............................................................................... 512 I. A History of Tattoos .............................................................. 516 A. The Origins of Tattooing ............................

  27. Ad Anaylis

    had an older man surrounded by three ladies. Each of the three ladies showed different characteristics. The bigger lady on the left hand side had a tattoo of an anchor on her left shoulder. The one standing behind the man was cradling her stomach showing that she was pregnant. Both these ladies could...

  28. Groups & Stereotyping

    today’s society there are many people who are labeled which generally results in stereotyping. A stereotype is a thought or image about a group of people based on little or no evidence. (Moore & Parker, 2007, p. 122) I will be discussing the following groups of people: politicians, tattooed persons...

  29. Tattoos

    days there are a great deal of our society that seem to frown upon people that have tattoos, but when taking a deeper look into the history of tattoos it would show there is lots more to them then what meets the eye. Tattoos have always had a deep meaning for humanity. The oldest extant tattooed...

  30. The Human Immunodeficiency Virus

    (SIV), which affects monkeys. In other words, this virus (simian immunodeficiency virus) crossed over to humans through a process called zoonosis. As people killed monkeys for food they became infected themselves. Even though there is no cure for this mortal virus, there are numerous ways that can help...

  31. Tattoos in the Workplace

     Are Tattoos Losing Their Taboo In the Workplace? A Look at Millennial’s Influence on Change Liz Murphy Tacoma Community College Author Note This paper was prepared for English 101, Section A, taught by Mrs. Hays Abstract Tattoos, a visible body adornment...

  32. Profiles

    She has a tattoo of a beautiful elaborate moon on her right shoulder. She and her brother are the only ones alive after the massacre of her family. That’s why she only likes to be alone. Her weaknesses are generally her little brother and friends. Friends are extremely precious to her. She gets protective...

  33. The Drinking Age Should Be Lowered

    year, probably the biggest. When a person turns eighteen, a million doors open. A person can legally change their name, buy cigarettes, and even get a tattoo on their own. They are allowed to vote for who they want to lead their country, they are tried as an adult in courtrooms, and they are considered...

  34. Creative Writing

    unintentionally fallen down the stairs twice, knocking herself unconscious. The more you cry, the more you get hit. The more you sit around and do nothing, the more you get hit. The more you are seen, the more you are hit, so White Patty stays out of her mother’s way. She always picks up after...

  35. American History X: a Sociological Outcry

    well be one thing that as long as there are differences between people, it will always be around. The movie “American History X” is a movie about racism and the effects that it can have on people; not just the victims of it but also the people who partake in doing unto others. It also has many other sociological...

  36. hiv advantage and disadvantage

    are new treatments that can slow down its progression. There are about 33 million people in the world who have HIV or AIDS. In the United States, about 1.2 million people have HIV or AIDS. More than 2 million people die each year from AIDS-related illnesses. This reference summary is about HIV and...

  37. A History of the Tools and Methods Used in Tattooing

    today, we see it everywhere, and on many different walks of life. People get this art for many different reasons; some people display their artwork proudly and others chose to keep in places where only they may ever see. Many people have them, your mother, your brother, sister, cousin, father, maybe...

  38. grandpa

    College ENGL101151-Research and Writing I L. Kerzee February 17, 2015 Everyday people worry about their health, whether it is worrying about staying healthy, or, how to get healthy again after illness. My Grandfather had health issues when I was a kid, he ultimately died from...

  39. A critical analysis of Nas' album 'Illmatic'

    on Nas’s surroundings; this includes the environment, the people that live there and the lifestyle. I will be commenting on how the design, layout of the cover and internal booklet reflects the life and environment of Queensbridge. The reason why I have chosen this hip hop album over others is that subject...

  40. does television promote crime in the community

    community. Its crime on television! You may be wondering why I’m talking about this particular topic “CRIME ON TELEVISION” cause seeing crime everywhere hurts me and makes our world and life today a lot much complicated and harder to live. This is why I’m here, to talk to you all about this appalling, outrageous...

  41. On Teenagers

    “On Teenagers and Tattoos” is a short article written by Dr. Andres Martin which was published in the Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. In this article, Dr. Martin explains why teens get tattoos and also addresses parents as well as psychiatrists not to be so judgmental...

  42. Reasons Why People Don't Get What They Want

    Reasons People Don't Get The Things They Want Success and wealth are two important goals that everyone wants to achieve in his life. Many people look for ways to be successful and wealthy, but they don't know how to get what they want. There are a few reasons people fail to get the things...

  43. Ajkshdjka

    ThuMBMArk! “remember, every single person in the world has a different thumbprint. there are no two people alike, at all, in the whole world! GoD has a reason for doing that! because each and every one of us has our unique purpose in the world.” how amazing is that?? it sounds sooo simple, but...

  44. Illustrated Man

    and stood for a moment against the sky.” (1). This describes how the narrator first meets the Illustrated Man. He becomes intrigued by the moving tattoos on the Illustrated Man’s body and discovers each of them tells a different story. Each story in Ray Bradbury’s collection, The Illustrated Man, is...

  45. Mari Mari Cultural Village

    hunters and fisherman Lundayeh, the cowboy and sea gypsey Bajau, and the famously feared headhunting tribe Murut. 5 reasons why we recommend visiting Mari Mari Cultural Village 1. You get to immerse yourself in quiet tranquil nature. Escape your normal daily routine and immerse yourself in a quiet and tranquil...

  46. Speech of Introduction

    and passion. My friends consider me adventurous, almost to the point of being crazy, and I have a passion for life and for loving people. From my major, to getting Tattoos, and to jumping out of airplanes, I am far from your average girl. One thing that makes me a little adventurous is the fact that...

  47. African American Literature Analysis

    He admits to desiring no involvement with a community. “I don’t need no organization. If I was you, Quickskill, I’d forget about this organization. Why? Cause them niggers don’t wont no organization.”(Reed, 79) Reed places 40’s in a self-centered attitude and the poor quality of his freedom (he is actually...

  48. Drama and Poetry Film

    PSICOM, quarantined Bodhum, seized the town's inhabitants regardless of whether they are citizens or tourists, and forced them onto Purge trains. The people were taken to the restricted Hanging Edge zone, along with the Pulse fal'Cie, Anima, contained within the relic, known as the Pulse Vestige. http://vignette4...

  49. Too Consumed by Stuff

    at an all time high! People allow commercials, ads and peers to talk them into thinking that they need the newest or best thing out there. I am sure a lot of these people even strive to have more than the people they know so hopefully we can look better than them. Some people are so desperate to have...

  50. Essays

    theres nothing to be afraid of in life, which is very frustrating. Max made a dictionary according to freaks words that he made up and he published it, people at his school bought them and started using it. The next day at his school there was a new student his name was Drake, Drake seemed polite when he...

  51. wll quites

    You attract into your life a reflection of what you think. But you also attract into your life what you judge. If you think people are dishonest, you attract dishonest people. If you are focused on a sickness or disease, you attract more. If you focus on poverty or lack, you gain nothing more than an...

  52. Why Do People Exercise?

    Why Do People Exercise? Well goes an old saying, “Good health is a person’s most valued possession.” One of the secrets of good health is regular exercise. The main aim of exercising is to get a better condition, physically and psychologically. As for physical fitness, exercise can help people...

  53. Stalingrad Ww2 Story

    Fires still burning in the residential areas of the c ity. Stalingrad had all but been destroyed yet both sides still fought for it. Why? Yuri scanned through the people around the fire. He caught the eye of his life long Vladimir Petrenko (Vlad for short) vlad was a simple Russian farmer weith whom yuri...

  54. Life.....Back Again

    a magnificent dragon. The fish was rewarded for its perseverance and determination by transforming to a more advanced creature. I chose to get a tattoo of a Japanese koi fish after doing the research on its multiple meanings. When artists draw the koi fish, the placement of the head to the koi’s...

  55. Plastic Sergury

    ear lobes, and the elongation of the neck in Africa; however, studies show that in our society today, people fix their imperfections by doing plastic surgery. There are two basic reasons why people should not do plastic surgery. Firstly, the performance of plastic surgery is dangerous and there are...

  56. Why Were the Authorities Unable to Control and Get Rid of Poaching or Smuggling in the 18th Century?

    why were the authorities unable to control and get rid of poaching or smuggling in the 18th century? The main reason why the authorities couldnt get rid of smuggling or poaching was because everyone did it. By this i mean poor people and rich people( which includes ordinary people and majistrates)...

  57. Why People Exercise

    pumping iron to get a Schwarzenegger body just to head home and clog their arteries with leftover Chinese from the night before. Don’t get me wrong, exercising, for whatever reason it is, is never a bad thing. My question is what society’s obsession with fitness is. What gives some people the motivation...

  58. Healthcare in Canadian Prisons

    Healthcare in Canadian Prisons According to a 2008 Census, there are approximately 31,612,897 people occupying the country Canada. Keeping this in mind, for every 100,000 people, 131 of these citizens are incarcerated. This means there are roughly 31 to 32,000 prisoners of this country. There are 192...

  59. Strategies on Paragraph Development

    seen through the creativity of the Filipinos especially when it comes to art, the different dances, songs for different occasions, the pottery, the tattoos and many more. The food also express the rich culture like in the Mindanao area, some of them don’t eat pork because it is part of their belief. Also...

  60. Rhetoric and Stereotype

    Rhetoric and Stereotype Essay There are many different groups of people that are being stereotyped in our society everyday. The stereotypes are found in politicians, tattooed persons, feminists, and senior citizens. I am going to try to explain how these four basic groups that we see...