People have always marked their bodies with signs of rebellion, social status and cultural identity. ... From tattoos to top hats, body art makes a statement about the person who wears it. ... The resulting patterns or figures vary according to the purpose of the tattoo and the materials available for its coloration the "text" on the skin can be read as a commitment to some group, an emblem of a rite of passage, a personal or a fashion statement." ... In conclusion, body art can be an expression of individuality, but it can also be an expression of group identity. body art is about conformity ...

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Some believe these "new wave" rituals are a reflection of rebellion in the angry youth of America. ... From these statements one can see that body modification has more of a purpose then just appearance, but it is symbol of civilization. ... Some still call it nothing more then a form of rebellion, and a trend that will die out soon. ...

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More so than a fashion statement, celebrities' display of their tattoos served as a statement of acceptance. ... Before naked statues were considered art they were considered to be risqué and inappropriate, practiced only by those in rebellion. ...

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More so than a fashion statement, celebrities' display of their tattoos served as a statement of acceptance. ... Before naked statues were considered art they were considered to be risqué and inappropriate, practiced only by those in rebellion. ...

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Introduction Although one cannot tell a book by its cover, we often look to physical appearance to give us clues about a person's sanity, morality, intelligence, and abilities. Because appearance can be a fairly reliable indicator of one's behavior, it is no surprise that in society physical image is very important. Today people can change their clothing, hair, teeth, face, and body. Most of these changes are met with a level of tolerance. Taking action to change one's appearance is often approved or at least accepted as a way of retaining youth, keeping current, or boosting ...

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