Tribes such as the Baifi of the Cameroons say, "A man who is not scarred looks like a pig or a chimpanzee" as well as the Cadureo Indians that say "An unpainted body is a stupid body" (The"voz, 1984, p. 50). ... In an interview with a manager of radio shack he stated that "It's not that I mind it at all, but there are a lot of my customers who have somewhat biased opinions about people who have body art"(Body Art). ... One may even be brought to the conclusion that sacrificing their love for body art is the only way to be "accepted" in Corporate America(Body Art). ... Choosing the Pain...

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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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