Category: Body Modification

This paper will argue that tattoos in modern society are a form of art used to represent identity and self-expression or to symbolize personal experiences and growth. I will begin with a review of relevant literature discussing the history of tattoos, with an emphasis on how the art form was used and the significance of…

In 2005, thirty percent of millennials claimed they have a tattoo, a figure that has undoubtedly increased as tattoo removal technology improves(Perraudin, 2018). The use of tattoos has evolved from its primitive uses and is becoming more universally accepted. The increase in demand for tattoos can be attributed to public figures such as celebrities and…

Introduction: In the article “Body Ritual among the Nacirema,” anthropologist Horace Miner presents a satirical and thought-provoking analysis of the peculiar rituals and beliefs of a fictional tribe called the Nacirema. Although the Nacirema are fictional, Miner cleverly uses them as a mirror to reflect on the strange and often absurd rituals found in our…

Introduction: In his thought-provoking essay, “Body Rituals among the Nacirema,” anthropologist Horace Miner presents a satirical and critical examination of the American culture through the lens of an outsider. By intentionally distorting the familiar, Miner challenges readers to question their own cultural assumptions and practices. This essay provides a summary of Miner’s work, highlighting the…

If someone were to be asked what their definition was of body modification, the almost universal answer would probably be any form of tattoos and piercings. According to Bradley University, body modification can be defined as Dieting, body-building, tanning, ear piercing, and cosmetic surgery … and practices such as tattooing, body piercing, and scarification are…

Body modification can be found in many forms and places such as dieting, piercings, and tattoos. Different types of body modification have also been around for an extremely long time and can be found in many religions. Each religion has its own view of body modification with some extremely against or extremely for body modification,…

The body, as defined by Kosut is ‘the intersection between self and society’ (Kosut 32). The body is not only a way to portray biological and cultural identity, but it is also a way to convey personal and social messages. Since the Egyptian Middle Kingdom (2000 BC), people have participated in body modifications for several…