I found that I disagree with one of my sources. Not because of research but because of personal reasons and answers from others that I have conversed with.I disagree with the author of Wearing Your Life as a Sleeve: Examining Tattooing as a Form of Postmodern Identity Expression" to a thesis presented to the University of Ohio. I disagree with the author of this thesis because I do not feel that majority of the persons who get tattoos to define themselves from the the social groups they feel attached to.
I do agree that tattooing is a form of self expression for many individuals. I have seen in own interactions of people that have gotten tattoos that most of their tattoos mark special events of changes in their life.
Even when I got my first tattoo I was not in search of any kind of identity or to fit into a group. I got my tattoo because I wanted it. I wanted something to represent my journey. I wanted something that I could call my own and see everyday as a reminder of how far I have come.
I would say tattoo are very personal and spiritual for some people. I feel that all tattoos should have some kind of personal meaning whether its explicit or hidden its up the Canvas to decide. Tattoos are very interesting to the fact the tattoo artist hears a story or an idea and creates a beautiful picture full of meaning. In my opinion that's what a tattoo should be. Tattoos should be more than someone saying I want to be different or I want to be a rebel so I'm going to go get a tattoo. Although I do understand someone wanting to be different from the rest of society and wanting to have something to call their own and define them as an individual. But for me my tattoos are much more than that and I do not want me tattoos to define me as person. I want their to be more to my identity other than the fact that I have tattoos and piercings.
But who am I to judge someones reasons for how they choose to modify their bodies. Tattoos and piercing are apart of the first amendment, freedom of expression....
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ReplyDeleteIn reading this entry, you contend the notion of people getting tattoos and piercings to "fit into a social group", however, your inquiry question deals with media influence on body modifications; my question is to what extent does media influence body modifications? How does this differ from one getting one to "fit in"? I would like more clarification on media's direct influence and how you differentiate that to appealing to one's yearning in wanting to "fit in"? Again you've done a great job of incorporating your personal experience with your research to provide evidence in your opposition.
ReplyDeleteMy inquiry question is how does media influence tattoos and piercings, in general. I am not searching for a direct influence I am looking for a generalization. and my conclusion was stated that I have found that the media has influenced these body modification by increasing popularity .
DeleteI like how you directly state that you disagree with one of your sources and how personal experiences play a role in that. I think finding a common ground between you and your source with the idea of self expression is a great way to get your idea out there. I would like to know more about how media influences are directly related to tattoos and piercings.
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