The tattoo has been a form of artistic expression for centuries. The earliest examples of tattooing are from the twelfth century in Egypt. "Tattooing was widely practiced in Micronesia, India, Burma, and Japan"(Brown 2). The word Tattoo was derived from the Polynesian peoples of Tahiti who call them Tattow. These people and their techniques were discovered by James Cook, who encountered them on his first journey around the world. Cook remarked, "both sexes paint their bodies Tattow as it is called in their language, this is done by inlaying the color of black under their skins in such a manner as to be indelible"(Shulka 1). As tattooing grows in popularity and becomes mainstream, so to does the risks and questions into the cleanliness and safety of the procedures. With out proper sterilization techniques the transmission of diseases such as Hepatitis B(HBV) and Hepatitis C(HCV) or even HIV could occur. When a tattoo artist uses the same needles and ink receptacles on multiple customers the transmission of possibly fatal diseases can occur. Some people have allergic reactions to the pigments used for tattoos that can also be dangerous. "As a means of preventing HBV, the American Public Health Association recommends that tattooing be discouraged"(Brown 2). A group at high risk for transmission of these diseases are college students. In order to learn if these young adults are aware of the risk and how these potentially fatal viruses are transmitted, a survey will be conducted at Shippensburg University. .
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The subject population will consist mostly of college students attending Shippensburg University. The subjects were 40 Shippensburg University students, seventy percent men and thirty percent women. The experiment involved a twenty question survey to filled out by random individuals attending the university. The purpose of the survey was to find out 1.) if they in fact had a tattoo, 2.
Tattoos use to have meaning; they had purpose, and the most important people had reasons for getting their tattoos. ... The number of objects used to puncture the skin is another difference between ancient tattoos and tattoos today. ... On the other hand the way tattoos are done today allows for intense accuracy and clarity of the image being tattooed. ... Do todays tattoos have real meaning? ... Masters of Tattoo. ...
The process of getting a tattoo could be long or short depending on what kind of tattoo you get, and how long before you receive the tattoo that you plan it. ... The way to know if the tattoo parlor you go to is clean is to first know someone who has gotten a tattoo there before this will help you in fact that you will no if the tattoo shop is clean or dirty. ... The price of a tattoo is different for everybody; it depends on how large you want the tattoo and what colors you would like to get. ... Another misconception about tattoos is that you are supposed to keep the bandages on it for...
Thieves bore specific tattoos and tattooing became a punishment for other crimes and associated with prisoners and gangs. ... Native Americans were well known for their tattoos and many European Americans began to see tattooing differently with the elite of Europe showing tattoos. ... Tattoo shops were located on docks and near military bases and tattooing flourished. The introduction of the electric tattoo gun caused the prices to drop and tattooing to be accessible to everyone. ... No longer were tattoos for the deviants. ...
Can I get a tattoo? ... All tattooing should be done in shops with expierenced tattoo artists with clean equipment. ... The negative side of tattooing is the part parents are most worried about because of the dangers involved in getting a tattoo. ... Customizing The Body: The Art and Culture of Tattooing. ... Title: Tattooing a Major Source for Infection. ...
Something in our community that tends to create a lot of controversy is a tattoo. Tattoos can range from nearly every shape and size imaginable as long as it can fit on the human body. ... However for some a tattoo is just the thing to express themselves, such as your undying love for someone, hence tattoos that say something like BUBBA LUVS MAMA are not an uncommon sight. Some people see tattoos as a form of art, they are sort of moving pictures that can depict a persons true personality, in this sense a tattoo is almost a form of poetry. ... The truth is, tattoos have many different meanings...
The second tattoo that I got was also from Kassy when I was seventeen. ... I have three other ideas for tattoos that I want for my self. ... Some people say that tattoos are not a legitimate form of art. ... Many people get tattoos for many different reasons, but I have tattoos and hope to get more because they are a part of me, and my life. ... The tattoo world is growing and changing every day, and I can't wait to see what new ways of tattooing that they will come up with. ...
To Tattoo Or Not To Tattoo Something that I have always wanted to do is get a tattoo. ... That's why I want a tattoo for myself. ... My friends and some of my favorite celebrities also have different assortments of tattoos, so that also adds to the wanting of my tattoo. ... To me, getting a tattoo is kind of like facing a fear. ... I am also quite sure that getting a tattoo is not going tickle. ...
The Meaning of Tattooing Tattooing has been around for many years, spreading to different cultures, with variant meanings, yet when brought all together, tattooing shows remnants of a very diverse history. ... Tattooing Today In the United States of America, tattooing has changed dramatically from the way it was once viewed. ... ese people who are getting tattoos understand the purpose and meanings in the origination of tattooing? History of Tattooing around the World Many scientists believe that tattooing happened accidentally (Flamepoint). ... From China, tattooing sprea...
