standards, there is usually some sort of backlash. This is seen currently with the trend of body piercing, tattoos, branding, and other forms of body adornment. These forms of body adornment a

Nudity, sexual freedom, and yes even body alterations are highly conservative issues in America. In the nineteen fifties a girl having each ear pierced was okay, but not at a young age. In those times it was unheard of for a young man to have any type of ear piercing. Society has once again proved the times do change and so do the standards of society. Most Western cultures have looked down upon some sort of body modification and the people who support it throughout time. Sometimes the persecutions of these people who love their modifications have disturbed their lives in many ways. More often then not a person with piercing, ears excluded, or a visible tattoo are often shunned from jobs or in some cases social events (Beaker). In an interview with a manager of radio shack he stated that “It’s not that I mind it at all, but there are a lot of my customers who have somewhat biased opinions about people who have body art”(Body Art). How do the pierced and tattooed find e!

When one treats there body as a Canvas safety must always be taken into account. As with any form of body modification there will always be some chance of heath risk. Heath risks are more likely to accrue with piercing then tattooing, but both carry risk of infection (CNN). Most infections are usually caused by person being pierced not the person doing the piercing. If one fails to follow the aftercare rules it is there own fault if it becomes infected. Where one chooses to go to become modified is just as important as the aftercare. When looking for a tattoo or piercing studio one can never be too careful.

In terms of the world Western society is a conservative one, especially America.

“The jewelry used in these guns (ear-piercing guns) are usually steel, plated with gold, and frequently under-plated with nickel or copper. This can result in a metal reaction and infection for the piercee when the thin plating chips off. Furthermore, rather than being pierced with a surgically sharp needle, the tissue is brutally torn by the blunt backing of the stud. This is not an easier way to be pierced. The style of jewelry is less than ideal for even earlobes, but on other body parts, it can be dangerous, debilitating and permanently scarring. It is not unlikely that the body part pierced with an ear stud may lose all nerve sensitivity. For all these reasons, the APP is strictly opposed to the use of ear piercing guns (Germanaro).”

mployment with this kind of prejudice running rampant among employers. Crystal Beitman, a student at PVCC, says “Ever since I got my septum pierced I have had more then a hard time finding work. Despite the fact I have experience, most of them don't even seem to look at my applications.” One may even be brought to the conclusion that sacrificing their love for body art is the only way to be “accepted” in Corporate America(Body Art). Others just limit their love, by taking precautions for the chance to succeed in the corporate world. This is often done by only modifying areas of the body easily covered. Anne Harris a student with five tattoos has them all hidden when wearing a simple T-shirt. She states, “ I love my tattoos, and I wish I could get more, but I have to look responsible for my job and everyday life.” And in some cases a person may just be too afraid of the consequences, whether from family or public, to even experience body modification.

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Choosing Pain, Introduction People, Mod Laws, Professional Piercers, Conclusion Body, America Nudity, Tibetan Buddhists, Japan Willis, Records Hibberd, Laws Piercing, body modification, forms body, plastic surgery, body modifications, body ornamentation, body piercing, piercing tattoos, visual art, rite passage, ear piercing, church body modification, art body modification, ear piercing guns, body piercing tattoos, forms body ornamentation,