Tattoos: "Taboo" or "Not Taboo"
Tattooing has been around for thousands of years. It is one of the oldest forms of art, laden with as many different meanings as there are global cultures."Tattoos: Taboo or not taboo" says Amy Verner a writer of Globe And Mail.For some people, tattoos are skeletons out of the closet - rites of passage that hover and haunt with each passing year, while the others see it as an art. Most religions prohibit tattoos while some religions uses them as their symbol.In some societies, tattoos are indelible marks of tribe or of status. They can signify a difficult passage to adulthood, or identify the owner's skills. One of the most popular reasons must surely be one of the oldest—body art adds to the beauty of the wearer.
In the West, tattoos are generally regarded as forms of individual expression and creativity. While they celebrate individuality, they still identify their wearers as members of the community of those who celebrate body art. In the United States, tattoos once identified their owners as perhaps a bit unsavory. The art was often associated with rowdy sailors or prisoners, but has now become a part of mainstream American culture.
Think before you ink! Not everyone perceives tattoos favourably. Especially hiring executives who wish to have those that represent their businesses to maintain a conservative image. If not applied properly, or under less than sterile conditions, a tattoo can cause Hepatitis B, keloid scarring, allergic reactions and other disorders.
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