...for thousands of years, since at least 3250 B.C., says Marilyn Scallan in the article, “Ancient Ink: Iceman Otzi has Worlds Oldest Tattoos.” The first record of a tattooed human is Otzi, also known as the iceman (Scallan). According to Scallan, he was found buried along the border between Austria and Italy, in the possession of 61 tattoos. The article, “Looking at the World’s Tattoos” by the Smithsonian Magazine, writes that the art of tattooing has been practiced throughout the entire world at some time, from the native Americans, to Japan, India, New Guinea, and Europe. For over 2000 years, the many tribes and people living in Polynesia have had tattooing as an important cultural...
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...“What causes people to get tattoos?” Tonny Cobos SOC100030VA016-1146-011 August 18, 2014 What causes people to get tattoos? Who doesn’t have a tattoo or know someone who does in modern society? 16% of all adults in the United States have at least one tattoo (Harvard Health). In today's society tattoos are completely acceptable. America is the melting pot of the world where diversity and cultures are welcomed. Society is begging to accept “ink”. People that work in business usually have them where they are not easily seen, but a roofer for example it is okay to have them where they are easily seen. If a tattoo is placed appropriately on your body and it is something tasteful, why not. Many celebrities state “tattoos aren't there just to look cool and different. Tattoos have special meaning and they are real, permanent tattoos” (Johnson). This is in no way supposed to stereotype anyone, but to answer some questions about why a person would decide to get something permanently imprinted on their skin.” First there is the reason of a loved one (Jackson).Then there are religious tattoos, many people get this tattoo as a sign of devotion to their beliefs, and is very commendable (Jackson). Next there is the military tattoo Jackson (2007).Then there is the just for fun tattoo. Finally there is the “oh no” mistake tattoo. Of course there will be tattoos that do not fit into any of these categories, but these are definitely common reasons. Tattoos remind people of their roots...
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...Tattoos: Art, History and the Changing Complexion The pain. The beauty. Sitting in the tattoo artist’s chair I wonder what am I doing? This is a lifelong commitment. People have been getting tattoos throughout history for many reasons: social, religious and cultural. Nowadays more people have tattoos and the percentage of people with tattoos is continuing to rise. Even though some people view it as the "devil's art", the changing culture and acceptance of tattoos is becoming more mainstream and viewed as an expression of individuality. Some people claim that tattoos have been around since 12000 B.C. Generally the earliest known tattoos are from the Iceman, a mummy found on what is now the Italian-Austrian border. The Iceman has been carbon dated as over 5000 years old. Prior to this discovery, Egyptian mummies were thought to show the earliest signs of tattoos. These tattoos usually were found on female mummies. The markings on the female represented their status and relation to the ruler or pharaohs of the time. As the Egyptian empire spread so did the influence of tattooing on other cultures and societies. Egyptians spread the art of tattoos throughout the world and different cultures adapted tattooing. Greeks used tattooing to mark rankings of spies, slaves and criminals. These markings were usually done on the face. Facial tattoos were also used in Japan on criminals. They were tattooed on the forehead with a design to signify a dog after three...
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...Ancient Egypt and the Spread of Tattoos Several female Egyptian mummies dating from the Eleventh Dynasty (2100 B.C.) show evidence of being tattooed for ritualistic purposes or for therapeutic purposes during pregnancy. Most likely influenced by ancient tattoo practices in Nubia, the women’s tattoos (or mentenu) were blackish blue and were likely applied with a pricking instrument with one or more fish bones set into a wooden handle. The most famous tattooed mummy is the beautiful Amunet, a priestess of the goddess of Hathor at Thebes, who was tattooed with several lines and dots in geometric patterns. A second female mummy, who appears to be a dancer, also exhibits similar patterns as well as a cicatrix pattern over the low pubic region. Several figurines from the Middle Kingdom known as the “Brides of Death” also display similar geometric patterns (Jones 2000). Though Egyptian tattoos have been found on only female mummies, designs which seem to represent tattoos are seen on both men and women in Egyptian art, suggesting tattoos were not restricted to women. While tattooing sprung up independently around the globe, the significant Egyptian influence also helped spread the practice. Ancient Greece and Rome: Tattoos as Marks of Ownership and Criminality The Greeks learned tattooing from the Persians who, as Herodotus informs us, would tattoo slaves, prisoners of war, and even Hellespont with the name or mark of Xerxes. While tattoos sometimes served as a way to transmit secret...
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...The History of Tattoos Rebecca Tanner Axia College of University of Phoenix What is all the hype revolving around tattoos truly about? There are so many answers to this question yet it can only truly be answered by the individuals who get them. For many it is simply a form of expression but history shows that there are reasons that some may have never considered, such as the medical purposes for getting tattoos. Although they are becoming more and more popular, tattoos have been a form of artistic, spiritual, and medical expression for centuries. Tattoos have been a form of expression for centuries Tattoos date back for centuries. Over the course of time, archaeologists have found evidence of the existence of tattoos on mummified remains as well as other artifacts. According to Lineberry (2007), it was believed that the first evidence of tattoos existed in ancient Egypt where tattoos date back to 2000 B.C. and were found only on female remains. This has since been disputed with the discovery of Iceman in 1991. This frozen mummy had markings on his spine, knees, and ankles. Historians have also found clay figurines depicting Japanese individuals adorned with elaborate body art dating back to 5000 B.C. It was once thought that these were merely artifacts but later revealed to be depictions of actual individuals (Vanishing Tattoo, 2008). Tattoos have also been very prominent in Celtic history, with records indicating the existence of tattoos as far back as 1200...
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...Deviance is shaped by one’s culture and is relative in space and time. When you violate society’s normal set of standards and arouse negative reactions, it is perceived as deviant. Because the perception changes over time, deviant behavior hundreds of years ago is completely different then deviant behavior today. “In the late 1800s, many Americans used cocaine, marijuana, and opium, because they were common components of over-the-counter products for symptoms like depression, insomnia, menstrual cramps, migraines, and toothaches. Coca-Cola originally contained cocaine and, perhaps not surprisingly, became an instant hit when it went on sale in 1894” (Goode, 2008). Today, the use of drugs is deviant and illegal. Deviance is a very subjective field of study and can be considered very controversial. There are nine theoretical perspectives of deviance that is viewed from different historical standpoints. The first is a demonic perspective where the roots are from metaphysical causes. This perspective explains how evil forces influence us toward temptation and possession causing deviant behavior. The classical theory of deviance deals with deviance as a freely calculated choice to increase or decrease pain. Cesare Beccaria and Jeremy Bentham were enlightened reformers arguing that social control is based on rational human reasoning. Both views have been seen mostly outdated, being replaced with the concern of the causation of deviance. The third perspective is the pathological...
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...world around them'. Classification is a process that is done universally by all societies and cultures in which people give/find meaning to what they don't understand, although all societies and cultures inhabit this process not all classify the same as the other; most societies exhibit diversity through their cultural influences so the actions of one culture/society may seem strange or irrational to other group, E.g. (Azande) Witchcraft, Evans-Pritchard studied the Azande peoples are their view on society and their culture, he found that they explained various misfortunes though the cause of witchcraft, he saw this as irrational when measured against science; he couldn't see things from their perspectives and had a rose-tinted view when studying the Azande culture, however he failed to recognise the similarities between witchcraft and science; both these are belief systems (Cosmologies) they both have people putting faith in a (witch) doctor. Cultural influences, even though most anthropologists try to give meaning to culture, are only abstract reality conducted though social constructs put in place to give humans; meanings, understanding and rank in the world, culture directs human behaviour in that people follow what they learn/ have been taught much more than the instinct given. Structural anthropologists such like Durkheim and Mauss believe in external structures; a belief that society makes people ready for the external world found outside our consciousness and creates...
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...Tattoos: Why are they leaving their mark on Generation Y? The practice of tattooing has been one of civilization’s most enduring art forms, with references to it going back over 5000 years. The practice has been both revered and stigmatized. The Victorian gentry used tattoos as status symbols until the invention of the electric needle, which made the procedure more commonplace. With its rise in popularity and its association with the lower classes, sailors, and even criminals, the elite in society chose to refrain from the practice. However, over the last twenty years the tattoo has undergone a dramatic resurgence, particularly with those aged between eighteen and thirty five years old. The reasons for this revival are popular culture, self expression and peer pressure. One thing that has promoted the use of tattoos with the younger generation is today’s popular culture and its icons. The “A” list of film stars, music artists and sporting personalities such as Angelina Jolie, Rihanna, David and Victoria Beckham, and Aaron Hernandez, all wear their ink stamps blatantly and with pride. These personalities have glamorised tattoos, and young people see that they are no longer associated with criminals and outlawed biker gangs. On the contrary, tattoos have made their way into art galleries, museums, fashion runways, and even the front cover of The New Yorker magazine. Television shows such as Miami Ink, which first aired in 2005, have promoted the art into...
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...Commonly everyone is aware that tattoos are a permanent marking of the skin, due to a sharp device using ink. Sapphire Beauty states in her article "Many people have tattoos as a type of decoration design known as body modification, body art, or a way of "self-expression." Tattoos to the person obtaining them are reflected as a sign of uniqueness, it's something personal. Most people, if not all think that only humans have tattoos, but, that’s where they are wrong. Animals have tattoos for marking or utilized for recognizable proof motivations to find a lost pet. The body is a blank canvas and the ink of a tattoo is the paint; tattoos express the body, so the threat must be society’s opinions. So from what I've grasped from that is that tattoos...
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...Essay F Influences of Pop culture Influences of Pop Culture Pop culture is the entirety of ideas, perspectives, attitudes, images, and other social network activities. It involves everything from video games, music, TV, movies, to the Internet. Pop culture has a massive impact on today’s society. In the past it mainly influenced younger people; now, it seems to affect all age groups. A large section of the population identifies themselves through popular culture as depicted on the television; their behavior is imitated by the ideas that the numerous TV shows present. This type of action is a bad influence on us as people and to our society. American TV shows have changed the ideas of people about matrimony, family, and social behaviors. It influences our lives in many ways, from the way we do our hair to the way we dress. If a celebrity does it then society will follow. Today’s media has a huge effect on the youth; a prime example rappers the song "Snap Backs and Tattoos". Shortly after this song, everyone had a snap back and were going out to get more tattoos. You can look at kids cartoons and see the influences of pop culture. Just by listening to music can affect the thinking of youths. Dingle 2 Certain celebrities and video games are setting bad examples for all the youth and even adults in this world. These examples affect the way we think of ourselves, and how we associate with others. The most popular video games are “Call of Duty”, “Grand Theft Auto”, and “Madden...
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...With every culture comes traditions, ideas, and beliefs that are their own. Tattoos play an important role in many cultures. Every culture has its own methods of tattooing, the types of tattoos they receive, and what the tattoos symbolize. It is clear that people from one culture will view tattoos from another culture differently than tattoos worn within their own culture. When comparing tattoos between Russian prison inmates and everyday North American tattoos, several similarities and differences can be seen. North American and Russian prison tattoos are similar in many ways in regards to what motivates them to obtain them. One major similarity is that tattooing is a means of signifying identity. Inmates living in the Russian prison system as well as North Americans receive tattoos in order to be identified as a member of a certain group. Russian prison inmates can have coded tattoo designs such as cathedrals, stars, eyes, and skulls that serve as symbols, each with their own meaning, which nonmembers do not understand. These coded tattoos are used to form commitments and are a way to bond with people within the group. This reason also serves as a motivation for people in North America. Another similarity when comparing these two cultures is that tattoos serve as memorials or represent a specific, important event in their life. For example, in North America, a person may obtain a tattoo of a lost loved one to honor their memory. If a tattoo of a rose is seen on a prison...
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...The art of Tattoos has been around for thousands of years symbolizing individuality, experiences, status, religion and expressions in a form of body markings. Since its discovery, tattoos have made an impact in society and cultures globally representing a new civilization in itself. Suggestions of its accidental finding has reveled that there is no real documented beginning to this phenomenon and the attractiveness of its concept continues to immaculately grow revealing unique stories through vivid images and meaningful script. The Origins of the Word “Tattoo” The word tattoo has two main roots, from the Polynesian word ‘ta’ which means striking something and the Tahitian word ‘tatau’ which means “to mark something” lead to the originated...
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...The power of writing The power of writing Writing Skills Writing Skills Milouska Solognier Milouska Solognier Table of contents Letter…………………………………………………………………….Page 2 Essay……………………………………………………………………...Page 3 Job Letter……………………………………………………Page 7 Letter Apple’s Headquarters Cupertino, California 95014 United States of America December 1, 2012 Apple team member To our apple team member, First of all Apple wants to thank you for your focus, dedication and the great job that you have done so far this year. We recognize your efforts to represent our brand in the best way possible each and every year. As you all know, in September 2012 Apple launched a new mapping system for the new IOS6. We launched this new mapping system knowing it is a major initiative for Apple. Unfortunately, we fell short on our commitment with the launching of our new mapping system, causing many confusion and dissatisfaction between our customers. We are aware of this problem and we are immensely sorry for the stress and frustration this may have caused to your everyday job here at Apple. We are working hard to make the customer experience even better and within days of the IOS6 release we managed to fix items on the mapping with the right name at the right place. We will be seeking outside help from mapping-technology firms and we are urging maps provider Tom Tom to fix some of the mistakes in the current map. Meanwhile this problem is being worked on; it is still possible...
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...fifth millennium BC, was found in the Ötz valley in the Alps and had some 57 carbon tattoos consisting of simple dots and lines on his lower spine, behind his left knee, and on his right ankle. These tattoos were thought to be a form of healing because of their placement which resembles acupuncture.[19] Other mummies bearing tattoos and dating from the end of the second millennium BC have been discovered, such as the Mummy of Amunet from ancient Egypt and the mummies at Pazyryk on the Ukok Plateau.[5] Pre-Christian Germanic, Celtic and other central and northern European tribes were often heavily tattooed, according to surviving accounts. The Picts were famously tattooed (or scarified) with elaborate, war-inspired black or dark blue woad (or possibly copper for the blue tone) designs. Julius Caesar described these tattoos in Book V of his Gallic Wars (54 BC). Various other cultures have had their own tattoo traditions, ranging from rubbing cuts and other wounds with ashes, to hand-pricking the skin to insert dyes. Tattooing in the Western world today has its origins in the maritime expeditions, throu the contact with amerindian tribes and Polynesia, by sixteenth - eighteenth century explorers. Especially the Polynesian practice became popular among European sailors, from them they took the Samoan word "tatau", to describe the actual tattoo.[6] As sailors traveled abroad and returned home with tattoos inscribed on their bodies, they began to show up in mainstream European, and eventually...
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...The pachucos were created in the 60s by Mexican-American youth here in the US and their “…culture was embedded within political, economic, and social contexts that influenced the dynamics within the culture, as well as perceptions about it” (Multiple Authors 872). These young men and women got together and were spreading the message that they were part of this country and couldn’t be segregated any longer from the typical American society. The origins of Latino gangs here in the United States that have been present for decades now. The pachucos started in this country with no influence from Mexico, and so have new gangs today that have consumed the Latino youth which contradicts the belief that other countries are the problem and they should be blamed. The difference between the Latino gangs today and the original ones in the 60s is that the message has changed, youth used to fight for their right and visibility in this country's society, but now they are only causing fear and violence at a very young...
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