Essays on Tattoos

Hip-hop is a music genre popular among the youth and teenagers around the world. The genre has experienced significant changes from its inception to what it is currently. Besides, rock music, Hip-hop advocates lifestyles that are louder and daring than the modest or ordinary lifestyles. Additionally,Dalton (77) shows that the genre also has influenced how its fans relate and identify with each other, advocates the use of slang language. the Hip-Hop music is characterized by turntablism also known as Disk Jockeying, rapping, graffiti, dances such as the famous breakdance. The genre was started in the 1970’s in ...

Christian Symbols Today

Christian symbols are often used today to affiliate somebody generally or specifically with the church. For example, the symbol of the fish is often seen today most commonly in the form of a magnet on the back of a car, or a key chain, and is used to symbolize one’s affiliation with the church. This is thought today to be because fish are mentioned positively many times throughout the scripture. Mark, Matthew, Luke, and John mention fish in their writings, and Corinthians mentions fish in its teachings, as well. There are many reasons why the fish became a ...

Introduction

Current problem: Cultural dilution across the globe continues to affect the cultural practices and elements. However, there are those elements which continue to stand out in various cultures.

Areas of focus: Chinese culture, the dragon and modern day representation.

Thesis statement: Dragons’ nature and symbolism made it possible for it to stand out in China and orient the whole world around it.

Background

Despite being imaginary representations, dragons became instrumental elements in the Chinese culture, representing various symbols. Its early adoption during the emperor of China led to its assimilation in the Chinese culture and stood out as a god to them.

The Dragons’ symbolisms played a major part in identifying the ranks of people especially the emperors.

Major Point 1: Dragons influenced the representation of China ...

The implication that someone’s dress code and appearance has on a work opportunity is one that has always been a point of concern for most people. There has been a need to prove if the appearance can affect someone’s chances of getting a job. People should not be allowed to “judge a book by its cover,” however, when it comes to employment opportunities, the grooming of the potential candidate has to be considered because of the representation of the company’s image. A report presentation by the National Association of College and Educators (2016), reveals that grooming ...

In Adolf Loos’ literature concerning Ornaments and Crime, he chooses to focus on how the world in the recent years has emerged to deny imagination and expression of feelings through art, defined by ornaments which has defied a chance to take course. He strongly criticizes how much the culture of yester years in the early centuries has been flashed down the drain, despite the fact that it entirely expressed the thought and mind of the artists, and many people could relate to it. Furthermore, Adolf Loos he goes ahead and develops an aesthetic purism which clearly elaborates his reasons ...

The immorality of body tattooing

Evidence of mummified tattooed bodies shows that the art that people referred to as tattooing has existed for thousands of years. Ancient Egyptians did it, so did the Chinese. Indians, to this day are known for it through their artistic henna tattoos. Even the Samurais of Japan took up tattooing as a means of replacing their armor when they were disbanded (Ink Done Right). However, the question of whether tattooing one’s body is morally right or not is one that is yet to be answered. Many debates and discussions come up especially in regard to religion and tattooing.

Objections to my position

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If one compares ornament with the language, its basic movements are grammar, and motives - vocabulary. The grammar of Ornament as grammar of the language is more versatile, while the vocabulary is colored with local cultural identity; it can be learned. Ornament is present in the ancient aesthetics and religious manifestations of animalistic cults, such as tribal tattoos and totem sculpture. Each civilization gave the shape to it and made a sign of culture. The fact that ornament in the 20th century was rejected by modernism, confirms its importance. Ornament is subject to certain laws and principles. As historians ...

Body Modification Is Influenced by Culture

Introduction This paper argues that body modification is influenced by the culture. To support such argument, the paper discussed the prevalence of body modifications in the form of tattoo and cosmetic surgery as the culture influenced them.

Body Modification in the form of Tattoo

Proofs of tattooing and associated practices started from the most primitive human societies. For instance, Egyptian mummies from the era of the Middle Kingdom have exposed a widespread culture of body marking. In a spiritual cosmology, the unassailable tattoos of humanity could be exchanged for spiritual privileges in the next life. In traditional cultures, tattoos commonly serves as an assurance for good ...

Human body tattooing has had a long history in many cultures across Europe, Asia, America, Africa, among others. The art of body tattooing has been practiced in most cultures, if not all and was used to convey messages, show religious commitments, personal strengths or status, and acted as identification for certain groups in the society. The practice has experienced extended expression and popularity within the last several decades, more specifically in the 2000s. It has become a part of everyday routine life practice for a majority of the population (Lim et al., 1). A majority of research on body ...

Teenagers are confused most of the time as well as rebellious, but they wish to have control in their lives. Tattoos make them feel that they can control everything by making body alterations. There is a relationship between teenagers and tattoos and it is established for numerous reasons. However, the most prominent ones are identity and body, ownership and permanence. Moreover, teenagers need to feel ownership when it comes to memories in their lives and when it comes to their bodies. They want to personalize their bodies because it has a specific meaning for them. Another thing is that ...

Introduction

The contemporary society nowadays is divided into different groups according to demographic, national, religious, professional, social and other characteristics. One of such division is cultural, according to which the society is divided into many various subcultures. A general definition of subculture is following: it is a distinct group with its specific values, customs and beliefs that exists as an independent segment within more complex and bigger society. (Kumar 88) This essay will focus on one particular contemporary punk subculture that was born in London and is still quite popular there. The paper will discover the history of punk movement, ...

<Institution> A name, a face, or a symbol – tattoos come in many forms, shape, colors, and sizes. The process of tattooing is said to have started around 12,000 years B.C (“A Brief,” n.d.). From the Tahitian term “tatu,” which means “to mark something,” this activity is in no doubt part of the rich history of many communities all over the world. In Greek’s history, spies used tattoos to communicate with each other while in the Western Asia, the Ainu people use tattoos to signify social status (“A Brief,” n.d.). Even females played a significant role in ...

Jasmine Zine and Anaya McMurray present various arguments on issues to do with double standards for men and women in the Muslim community. The two present their concerns about the effect these double standards have on the young Muslim women. While Anaya bases her discussion on the hip-hop generation, jasmine bases her discussion on the experiences of young Muslim women in the family and school settings. The two authors, therefore, discuss the lives of the young, black, Muslim women in an environment where the Muslims are a minority. Anaya uses examples of young female Muslim hip-hop artists to describe ...

Abstract

Tattoos have become a popular form of body art in the present times. However, having tattoos might come to have a negative impact on one’s position in the workplace. This is mainly due to the stereotypes that are existent in the society regarding tattoo art and the people opting to get tattooed. It has to be reckoned that the people with tattoos are ascribed certain characteristics. They are generally seen to be rebellious in nature. (SCU, n.d.) Apart from that, it is believed that tattooed people might not fit in a corporate ambiance of a workplace. (Amble, 2013) ...

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Introduction

Attention Getter - Origin of the word “Tattoo” Background Information – Purposes of tattoos Thesis Body Paragraph I – Tattoos shows equality Racial discrimination Gender discrimination Perceiving tattoos in the workplace as inappropriate is another form of discrimination Body Paragraph II – Tattoos build trust in the workplace Body Paragraph II – Tattoos in the workplace means that employee performance is being measured, not appearance Conclusion Summary of points about tattoos Restatement of thesis: Tattoos are appropriate in the workplace “Tatua.” This is a tahitian that means “to mark,” the term where the word tattoo originated. As early as 4000 ...

The case of Newton is an obvious example of a problem situation as opposed to Newton being a problem employee. The reason for this line of thought is the fact that the determination of whether a person is a problem employee is a process. A single incident cannot be used to make the conclusion that a person within an organization is a problem employee. To come up with this form of judgment, management needs to look into the track record of the said individual. In analyzing the track record, management has to show a general trait of going against ...

[Add Title Here, up to 12 Words, on One to Two Lines] In order to create a successful marketing campaign it is important to build company's brand based on chosen criteria; for our business they are customer's perception, cultural influences and customer value/motivation.

Customer's perception is basically the same as brand managing. In order to attract more customers we have decided to bring attention to three main factors: popular trends in tattoo art; professional specialists with experience in the industry; great customer service.

Cultural influences

In the era of globalization tattoo culture depends on same tendencies all over the world. The ...

Part B – Case Study Portfolio: Students will need to work through the 2 case scenarios given.

Rhinoplasty can be performed in two ways using the external perforated method and the internal continuous method. As the patient wants a quick recovery and the least amount of swelling the latter was used. Within the case it also mentions in this case that sutures are internal so the latter was most likely. Lymphedema (swelling) around the eyes at least in the first few days up to a month is a common side effect and may persist up to a month. However, the internal perforated method may lead to increased internal mucosal tearing as opposed to the external perforated ...

According to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, any employer can establish appearance policies. The main requirement is that such policies cannot discriminate a person on the base of their religion, sex, age or race. In the medical field, most textbooks have a section about employee's appearance. They state that each employee has a responsibility to care about their professional appearance. This includes: fingernails, hair, piercing, tattoos and footwear.

Medical Office Administration Work Text states that earrings are considered to be acceptable jewelry, but it is better to avoid several earrings in one ear. Some dress codes make employees eliminate more ...

Communication

General Purpose: To inform. Purpose: To highlight the historical relevance of Tattoos, and their significance in contemporary society. Central Idea: “The word tattoo came from ‘tatau,’ which means physical markings. While the popular belief is that it is a part of the modern rebellious group of modernists, it was introduced to the South Sea Islands in 1769 by Captain Cook, following his voyage to Polynesia. However, there is enough evidence to show that the practice started much earlier as seen on mummies dating back to 2000 B.C” (Isaacs, 2012).

Introduction:

Attention Getter: How have tattoos become popular? Through celebrities ...

Gangs have continued to grow and spread in many American cities and counties. This occurrence has been paralleled by the growth of gangs in American prisons. Researchers reported that the boundaries between prison gangs and the community have become harder to identify because the gangs have become more sophisticated, and are a threat not only to the institutional security, but to the public safety, as well. According to a survey conducted by the National Gang Crime Research Center, in 1999, members of gangs in prisons and jails increased from 9.4%, in 1991, to 24.7%, in 1999. Other studies reported a smaller proportion ...

A. Six Samples of Figurative Language

Figurative language is the use of figures of speech to say something in a way that is not obvious. Samples of figurative language include the use of metaphors, similes, metonymy, paradox, irony, symbols, humor, exaggeration among other tropes in fresh new ways that appeal to the readers’ imagination. The use of figurative language in any piece of writing is very important for it serves a number of purposes. However, style is constantly affected by, among other things, language itself, culture and the tradition of a people’s rhetoric. For its effectiveness therefore, style should vary across cultures depending on the circumstance as ...

It is not a secret that professional appearance inspires respect and is conducive to business communication. According to Chaney & Martin (2007), “First impressions are often lasting impressions; research shows that 55 percent of this first impression is based on appearance” (p.28). Looking at overall appearance people often decide whether or not they like you and will do business with you. At subconscious level this comes within 5 seconds of the first encounter. Appropriate business dress, hygiene and grooming describe your attitude to work, professionalism, preparedness, intelligence and self-confidence. Companies have policies that regulate professional appearance in their workplace. The following ...

Personal Reflection on Diversity

My experience in the diversity session opened my eyes to some things about myself that I knew, and yet didn’t know. What I mean by this is that I was consciously aware of some of my biases and also that I recalled some unhappy events that took place during my childhood, but I didn’t understand how those prejudices and experiences affected me in the context of my life and work today. I didn’t think much about them at all, and some I simply ignored. Furthermore, I certainly didn’t consider how they might influence people other ...

Dissertation Final Chapter: The Protection of Tattoos

There are a plethora of potential pitfalls associated with the legal protection of tattoos, although there have been cases around the world in which the issue of intellectual property (also referred to as IP henceforth) in which the owners and creators of certain tattoos have brought legal action as a result of the use or perceived misuse of the artwork (O’Connor, 2015). O’Connor points to a recent, famous instance in which Mike Tyson’s famous facial tattoo was used in the film The Hangover—the directors and producers of the film utilized the tattoo as a comedic tool, but the tattoo ...

Abnormal psychology deals with unusual patterns of thought and behavior that are considered as a mental disorder. Scholars and prominent academicians have attempted to explain the psychological and biological causes of mental disorders. Abnormal psychology can be classified as normal, abnormal and supernormal. Clinical psychology and psychopathology are some of the branches of medicine that deal with abnormal psychology. It is a complete departure from the traditional and archaic methods of diagnosing and treating mental disorders. A case in point for these treatment methods was the trephining method. Stone Age physicians believed that evil spirits caused mental disorders. They drilled a hole ...

EXPLORE 'THE LANGUAGE OF CLOTHES AND BODILY ADORNMENT' IN AT LEAST TWO EXAMPLES DRAWN FROM CULTURE (E.G. FICTION, FILM, MEDIA, DIGITAL MEDIA ETC). YOU MIGHT LIKE TO START BY FIRSTLY EXPLAINING YOUR UNDERSTANDING OF 'LANGUAGE' IN THIS CONTEXT Communication is the key and critical part of our daily lives and the activities that we engage in our lives. Entertainment industry in general that include fiction, media and film among others besides bringing fun to our lives it also communicates and pass on messages that educate, caution or inform its audience on the various themes that the particular piece ...

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Do Thin Models Warp Girls’ Body Image? (705)

Models have followers and fans in the name of young girls who are driven into wanting to look like a particular model. However, the course of a model’s life is not an easy one that an ordinary girl would love to walk through. According to research, the issue of body has outgrown with time so that, when a girl is growing, there is one particular look that she would love to appear in. Take for instance, the cheerleaders in international ...

perceptions of the tattooed person’s character (Applied Psychology) (Advanced Statistical Data Analysis)

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CHAPTER 1—INTRODUCTION6Purpose of the StudyProblem and Significance Research Question/Hypotheses7 Definition of TermsLimitations DelimitationsAssumptions

CHAPTER 2—LITERATURE REVIEW8CHAPTER 3—METHODOLOGY .Model Research DesignInstrument Data Collection Data AnalysisVariablesLimitations Delimitations AssumptionsCHAPTER 4—RESULTS Data Screening Scale Development Analyses of Primary Hypotheses Analyses of Secondary Hypotheses CHAPTER 5—DISCUSSION Discussion of Findings Implications of the Limitations on Present and Future Research Recommendations Practical Application of Results Future Research

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Abstract The purpose of this is to examine ...

The Written Garment: Fashion and Fiction

Communication in life happens through various means and methods that convey different meaning to different people. Communication it is asserted can be either verbal or non-verbal. Language is the medium through which various ideas and messages are conveyed in the process of communication. In the field of arts and architecture, communication happens in a different way that in most cases does not convey a message or idea directly as with the other cases in most situations. In many occasions, it requires an in depth analysis that has been termed by others as the ‘‘third eye’’ that can enable one grasp the ...

Body Art and Ornamentation

Body art and ornamentation For centuries, the human skin has hugely been used as a culture identification and expression. People across the universe honor their culture through skin and body art language to communicate about their beliefs and values. This has attracted interest and much attention among anthropologists since the early 1900’s (Eriksen, 2001). The reason behind skin inscription highlights a central issue to anthropology and other related disciplines. This is because the skin decoration and ornamentation has expressed the boundary marks between different societies. It has further represented individual and societal experiences among people across the globe. Under ...

The documentary Erasing Hate offers an interesting perspective on the social reasons behind gang affiliation. Bryon Widner grew up in Albuquerque New Mexico and describes himself as a “street kid.” He was raised by an alcoholic grandmother who told him he was worthless. He was a chronic runaway. skinhead gangs provided the sense of belonging and family support he needed. He started in the White Power Movement when he was 14, and his evolution as a skinhead continued when he moved from New Mexico to Indiana. He was white and poor and was looking for answers in life. He was led to ...

Hip-hop is a youth subculture, consisting of several interconnected components: fashion, graffiti, art, DJs, rap, and breakdance. Other elements include beatboxing, hip hop fashion and slang. Hip-hop originally appeared in the South Bronx in the 1970s (12 November 1974, to be exact), and has become a part of youth culture in many countries around the world. Since the late 1990s the underground street culture with sharp social orientation, gradually became a part of the music industry, and by the middle of the first decade of this century, a subculture of hip-hop has become «fashionable» and «mainstream». However, despite this, there are plenty of ...

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Anthropology has done much for religion by comparing religious opinions and cultural practices across social organizations, concluding that religion is created by human society that practice it.

Assumption of modern anthropology holds that religion is in continuity with magical thinking (Cassirer 1944:122).

God is an imaginative projection of humans as it has been observed that images of gods worshiped by communities resemble such communities. For instance,

Xenophanes a Greek writer observed that Thracian gods were blue eyed and blond while those of

the Ethiopians are flat nosed and black (Harvey, Van A. 1997). If gods are like the people worshiping them, then the society is worshiping itself in the disguise of religion- this argument has not been validated by all anthropologists. But this may make much ...

- The rise of tattoo popularity - Millennials between 18 to 29 years have a high preference for tattoos. - 9% of people between 18 and 24 and 32% between 25 to 29 years have at least one tattoo. - Media and tattoo popularity - Television shows - "Miami Ink," "NY Ink," and "Ink Master" were very popular in the United States. - The show "LA Ink," premiered in 2007 receiving a 2.9 million viewership. - "LA Ink" made tattoo shops a less scary experience. - Celebrity influence - Youth’s uptake for ...

- Dr. Atomic The opera focuses on the stress and anxiety that the residents of Los Alamos were subjected to when the first atomic bomb was being tested. The opera has postmodern aspects as it evokes human emotions and depicts the struggle that people face. Although it is based on the events that resulted from the world war, acting of the opera encompasses modern art. The lyrics and music that is played along is of a postmodern nature. Postmodernism seeks to departure from the dominant modern approaches. Adams achieves this by giving the various characters in the film a chance ...

Body Piercing is an Inappropriate Way for Adolescents to Express their Individuality

Body Piercing is an Inappropriate Way for Adolescents to express their Individuality Introduction The need to represent oneself is ancient in nature. The historical times had recorded the Kings who enslaved beautiful women in order to appear courageous and fortunate in their social circles. The need to appear unique and gifted is understandable and commendable in certain conditions. The psychologists are known to motivate their patients to have proper and positive self-esteem, and one can revitalize his or her personality with engaging into his or her passions. Some people pass time in painting, some go to have a ...

I was oblivious of the fact that tattoos existed during my younger years. This is probably because I had never seen anyone with a tattoo in high school. Eventually, when I joined college, I met a classmate who got a tattoo. Later on, the person whom I dated happened to have a tattoo. Tattoos then started popping out at me giving me exposure with those two people. I noticed that more and more students in Campus had tattoos embedded in their skin. I began to develop an interest in tattoos though I had initially been opposed to them. Opposing tattoos was an opinion ...

Abstract

The project deals with changes in the federal law enforcement since 9/11 attacks. The opening paragraphs induct into the political microclimate of the early 2000s and the rationales behind the 2001 terrorist attacks. Further sections give insight into improvements and changes made by the Department of Justice, one of principal law enforcement agencies, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, its subordinate agency, and police. The paper reflects the opinion of prominent security experts, accomplished writers, and governmental officials. Keywords: security, counterterrorism, attack, law, enforcement, bureau, police, justice Being a big geopolitical player that it is, the USA has its ...

Introduction

I am a consumer and a creator of art in my Christian faith although I consider myself more of a consumer than a creator. I am consumer through my admiration and appreciation of Christian art that illustrates, portrays, and supplements tangible forms of Christianity principles. I consume Christian art by having pictures that portray Biblical events and figures. I also watch many Christian movies and plays. I also sing and worship God through Christian music and in the process considers myself a creator and a consumer. The arts have a very significant role to play in my worship and faith. Music through praise and worship ...

Body Dismorphia

Almost everyone is in some way are dissatisfied with certain aspects of his appearance. These characteristics may include a crooked smile, misshapen nose, eyes the wrong size or any other imperfections that are not significant. It can be a completely natural occurrence that does not have any adverse effects beyond altering what a person wears and makeup and they buy. Most of the population simply makes accommodations for these undesired characteristics. If someone feels she has short legs she may just wear high heels and an imperials waist to give the illusion of longer legs. A man with a weak chin may grow a ...

Board of Chosen Freeholders of County of Burlington et al., Defendants/Appellees

Facts: Seven years prior to the decision, Albert W. Florence was arrested and sentenced to pay a fine. Florence later missed a payment, and an arrest warrant was issued. Florence then paid the fine, but the warrant was never rescinded. Two years later, when a trooper stopped Florence and his wife in their automobile, Florence was arrested on the basis of the warrant. Florence was taken to Burlington County Jail, where he was subjected to a strip search. Six days later, Florence was transferred to Essex County Correctional Facility, where he was made to disrobe and an officer looked at Florence’s hair, ...

Mass disasters are events that occur without warning and causes large number of deaths. These disasters may be natural, accidental or intentional. Natural disasters include calamities like earthquakes, tsunamis, flooding etc., while accidental disasters include building collapses, train and aircraft disasters. Intentional disasters are observed recently with acts of terror like bombing and other weapons of mass destruction. The large number of human lives lost in these disasters requires identification. The forensic examination is not only for humanitarian reasons but also for possible criminal investigations. DNA analysis is one of the best methods for identification of individuals from ...

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Part one

The article revolves around hypothesis that tattoos are common among men while body piercing is common among women. Also, among young people, body piercing comes before tattooing.

The dependent variables of the research were people with tattoo and people with pierced bodies.

The independent variables were gender, place of birth, level of education, parent’s education level, number of ornaments, results in school, and age at first piercing or tattooing. Based on the gender of the individual involved in the research as a sample a question was asked to define the effect of the independent variable on the dependent variable in the definition of the hypothesis of the paper. Each of the independent ...

Tattoos have become a part of a modern individual, the one who follows fashion. It is easy to see tattoos on celebrities, as well as on average teenagers or even children. Some parents think it is dangerous to let a child being tattooed, others support this idea. Many men – many minds. Moreover, in different states and even cities, there are different laws concerning tattoos. Hence, there is no single mind among researchers on this issue. There have been many articles written about teenagers and their tattoos. For this assignment, I have read two articles concerning teenagers and tattoos. This essay is aimed ...

Swami et al. (2012) examines differences between tattooed and non-tattooed people on a range of personality and difference measures. Swami et al. (2012) takes a sample of 540 people from a section of people in German, central Europe. Later on, Swami et al. (2012) performs a survey based on the following main personalities: spiritual beliefs, sensation seekers, self-esteem, need for uniqueness, and attitudes toward tattoos. Most of the countries in the west have rapidly adopted the art of tattooing. Other countries are also developing an interest in tattoos in this decade. The pain and permanence of tattoos can explain the actual difference between ...

People posses the unique skill, which separates them from other species. It is called verbal communication. It helps people to transmit their thought from one person to another as well as to share their experience, to teach and to learn. The science would have never been on such a level without verbal communication. Yet even the largest vocabulary cannot guarantee the full interpersonal understanding. There are many other factors, which influence the communication. They are for example body adornment, influence of touch and so on. The communication starts with understanding of its needs. Abraham Maslow developed a whole hierarchy of ...

Human mutilation is an exercise that is historic in Asia Europe and in every continent, having a cultural attachment to it. For instance, in Africa, the lower teeth of the fore jaw were removed for particular reasons, which were relevant to that moment. With time however, human body mutilation has mutated to host personal and cultural reasons and the first reason being aesthetic part of it. Human body mutilation was a way of enhancing a certain physical character which was consistent with the descent one came from. Women and men would their ears and noses pierced and some special pieces of jewellery ...

While a large portion of the population has tattoo, one aspect that many tattooed people face is that they are looked at as taboo or evil, just because they have body art. Nobody wants t be treated like that, and yet we are told tattoos are more common now than they have been in the past. People wear tattoos for everything from art appreciation to cultural purposes. There are even some people that commemorate a specific event in their lives through tattoos. The idea of tattoos for many individuals is still considered taboo, this is the reason why Rachel Hennesy is a ...

“Tattoos No Longer a Kiss Of Death in the Workplace”

When it comes to writers that take risk in the work that they write, Rachel Hennessy has proven that she is not afraid of taking a risk to do her job the way she feels is the best. While many people think of tattoos as a taboo subject of discussion, she was willing to dedicate her time to making a top quality article on the idea of tattoos being accepted in the workplace. While the article was well written and highly informative, this article was a risky one to write, because in many aspects, the idea of tattoos is still considered taboo. This ...

Tattoos are not what they used to be. I’m not sure if the years of mainstream print, social, advertising, and published media hasn’t a clue of what the ink means, or they just don’t care. And it shows. It bothers me that tattoos haven’t been explained well to a world that no longer uses them effectively. Sure there are remote places that still abide the traditional values of it, but the grand majority does not. As a product of recycled messages and tangled motivation, I can only explain why I cannot have any permanent tattoos. I cannot ...

Crash is a stunning drama where the action and the remarks by the characters are proof of how words have upheld their position in shocking and disturbing our frozen society. Although the movie plot is based on the collision of cars, there is also the collusion of races. This is because of the use of the racism words that are uttered by the screen characters in the traffic jam in lose Angels during the time of Christmas. The paper provides an insight of the racism, power and stereotype portrayed in the movie titled Crash by Paul Haggis In the ...

Introduction

The immergence of prison industrial complex is one of the main reasons why there are still high rates of crime in the country. This has become like an organization or rather a department in the government, which is also proving to be beneficial to the society. We have been fooled to believe that prisons are established for the sole purpose of reducing the rate of crime in the society. However, since the inception of prisons, the rate of crime is increasing rather than reducing. Furthermore, the country is experiencing even more sophisticated criminals than it was earlier experienced (Flateau 54). ...

The case of Newton in the police force presents modern day ethical concerns in the management of the Y generation. This generation of employees are more aggressive, assertive and cognizant of their rights. However, even in light of the new approach adopted by employees, the manager must maintain a balance between the organizational concerns and the employee demands. It is this paper’s contention that Newton is a problem employee. One in as much as one would want to exercise his rights, the right comes with a duty. The employee in his ordinary daily engagements must appreciate rights and duties. It is ...

In the article entitled “Tattoos are not indication of crime, drugs” written by Ryan Grounds, the author was actually responding to an opinion relayed by Santiago Munoz, who asserted that “tattoos defined people as criminals and junkies” . The donning of tattoos has evidently incited diverse opinions. Grounds’ contention was that tattoos are mere expressions of art and should not be construed as symbols of criminal or maladjusted behavior. One shares the same assertion of Grounds in signifying that tattoos are personal expressions of promoting art in the form of worn visual patterns. Tattoos, by definition, are marks in ...

In an organization, before the policies are implemented concerning the appearance and the codes of dress to develop by an individual, a firm should determine how the employees and customers will react to these interests of body arts like tattoos and piercing whose popularity has been gained among the American young people in the recent two decades. The current reports from the employment centers shows that almost 40% of the young generation aged between 18 years and 29 years do not hide these body arts especially tattoos in the work places and more particularly young people are not adherent to ...

Saudi Arabian National Day

On 26th September 2012, Saudi Arabian students at Western Kentucky University celebrated the Saudi Arabia national day which actually falls on the 23rd of September. Of the nearly 85,000 Saudi Arabian students in the US, WKU houses about 300 . The students wished to share this important occasion with their peers and celebrated it between 1pm to 5pm by serving traditional Arabian food and dancing. National marks the foundation of Saudi Arabia by King Abdulaziz bin Abdulrahman Al-Saud, a day that is a matter of pride for its citizens. Being the world’s largest producer of oil, Saudi Arabia has ...

Films, in and of themselves, ostensibly carry meaning (whether intentional or not) and thematic/narrative messages that are conveyed in various ways (King, 2001). The many elements that comprise the moving image and story of a film - performance, mise-en-scene, cinematography, sound, and more - are the tools used by filmmakers and actors to convey these messages. Whether explicit or implicit, the message and overall meaning of a film can be derived from a close examination of these elements. Two films that use these elements to a great extent to convey their meaning - Barton Fink and The Night of the Hunter - will ...

Proposal for Research

Teen Gang Violence in the Community

Teenage gangs sometimes called juvenile gangs have been a historical problem in the United States (US). That is because some change in society starts the rise or the fall of certain types of gangs and also affects their membership numbers. One of the causes in the US has been immigration which causes two basic types of gangs to band together: the local teenagers already living in the area and the new teenage immigrants to the area. The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) defines the difference between street gangs and the neighborhood or local gangs ...

Introduction

Wisconsin Sikh shooting took place near Sikh temple. The temple is in a 13 acre land made of brick and big in size located near Lake Michigan. The shooting resulted in the death of seven people. Among the people shot was a police officer who was shot ten times, a law enforcement officer and the leader of the religion. The shooter was described as Caucasian who is said to be approximately 40 years old. Law enforcement agencies have claimed that the attack was a domestic terrorism. After several minutes of shooting the shooter was subdued and gunned down which was the only option ...