Body Modifications: The Deliberate Altering Of The Human Body

I do not believe that body modification is a bad thing nor that it leads to risk behaviors. In the study conducted by researchers using the Problem Oriented Screening Instrument, it is stated that "Although unlikely, it is possible that body modification may lead to substance use, perhaps mediated by entrance into a peer group engaging in drug use. The reverse may also be true, that substance use may lead to body modification by way of a peer group".  A person who revels in body modification makes a decision to accentuate their body, much as a person who drinks makes the decision to drink. Deciding on whether to drink or do drugs is not based on appearance of an individual being,but rather on their thought process and how the substance could "help" them. Living an alternative lifestyle simply means

A body image is a subjective combination of all the thoughts, emotions, and judgments that an individual may perceive about his or her own body. Each individual has a unique perception of his or her own body. This image is strongly influenced and often times skewed due to the increasing pressure created from outside, societal factors. With a world that is continuously creating new forms of social media and entertainment, individuals are constantly exposed to images that supposedly define bodily perfection and are then expected to resemble these images in order to fit in and/or please society. The expectations that have been put in place by society has created unwanted pressure on individuals who feel as if they need to resemble these images to get society’s approval.

This in reality, is the process of medically inflicting beauty on oneself by Botox, Plastic, or Cosmetic surgery. Even the most confident people in society resorts to this method. Celebrities ranging from Jennifer Aniston to Gwen Stefani all the way up to the Kardashians. These are some of the most influential people in society today, but they neglect to accept their own imperfections to an extent that they physically undergo body altering procedures.

Plastic surgery is a massive thing. Not only does it change the way God made you, but there are also things that could go wrong in the midst of everything, just like the lesions and surgery in Uglies. Although acceptance is a hard things to have throughout life, we need to be comfortable in our own skin and not worry as much about what others think but, rather what we think.

Our book defines sociology as, "the systematic or scientific study of human society and social behavior, from mass culture to small groups and individual interactions (Ferris)." So, quite literally sociologists study individual, group and cultural behaviors and actions as a way to assess society as a whole. Body modification is any alteration to a person 's body from its natural state. Practices of body modification include but are not limited to piercings, tattoos, scarification and implants. Individuals engage in body modification for health benefits, cultural expectations and the ever changing standard of beauty. Sociologist are interested in studying body modification because by researching the types of body modifications individuals, groups and cultures engage in, in specific areas they will can better understand society. With social imagination sociologist can connect body modification to social folkways and mores in a given society. Social imagination allows connections to be made between what people believe is an individual choice, want or desire to social standards and norms. Sociologist may also find body modification interesting because they can study how societies such as the United States can influence the different cultures within the society. United States societal norms are easy to get wrapped up in especially with cultural imperialism planting seeds of what beauty is. United States though created of many cultures and

It is everyone's initial right to go about achieving what will help improve their self. It is important to receive these procedures in safe conditions that way it may have a higher success rate. So, getting plastic surgery done in the United States is very much encouraged, especially when the society is not going to change the social norms of looking a particular way. Although the declaration is out of date as far as the technology and types of instruments that we use to achieve these looks through plastic surgery, it is still the basic reason to why one may want to have a surgical fixation of their

Plastic surgery and cosmetic surgery procedures are intended to address issues related to an individual’s appearance. Some procedures assist in diminishing the signs of aging; whereas, other plastic surgery procedures are used to contour, enlarge or reduce specific parts of the body.

Unemployment rates are greatly affected by body modifications. On the other hand, businesses and their work flow are also affected by it. Business work flow and unemployment factor in customer satisfaction. Workplaces should not be able to discriminate against potential employees with body modifications because it doesn’t affect their work performance, it goes against anti-discrimination laws, and it can lead into bigger problems related to discrimination.

Studies have revealed a positive correlation between risky behaviors (such as the use of drugs, cigarettes, and alcohol) and participation in body modification. There is a shortage of available research, however, investigating the relationship between body modification and

Body modifications are positive for people because they are art that can make people feel good, they allow people to express themselves, and they are part of one’s own choice. Getting body modifications is an art form

A piercing is described as a semi-permanent procedure when a needle and appliance (barbell, stud, etc.) penetrates through the skin and tissue. For hundreds of year’s, piercings and body jewelry has been a religious and ethnic experience for many cultures, but recently in the past decade piercings have become increasingly popular.1 25-51% of young adults and teens have at least one piercing.2 The most pierced areas are the ear and navel area. The orofacial area is becoming more popular recently in Europe and also in the United States. This area involves the lips, labiomental groove, cheeks, nose, and the eyebrows.1 Although these piercings are seen as a fashion statement; they have multiple risk factors that need to be addressed such as pain, inflammation (swelling), and infection.3

Body modification is art because it is showing your personality on the outside. How you’re feeling in the inside you’re showing it on your skin. Teens and young adults want tattoos and piercing. It is considered attractive to some people, most people love body modification. Some people disagree that body modification is art. Many people today love to pierce their body or get tattoos. Most people get a tattoo if it has a deep meaning to them. In some work places you need to cover up tattoos and hide you’re piercing because they look unprofessional to some businesses. They need to realize some people can’t cover up everything. If you can’t cover up then you don’t get the job. Businesses need to realize that body modification is art and should

Since the beginning of time, humans have found ways to alter their bodies. Mostly due to cultural influences, we adapt to what seems culturally desirable. Currently in Africa, women stretch their necks to bizarre lengths for an increase in social status (Gluckman). In America, anyone doing this to their bodies would be viewed as a nut job. This is due to the different social views around the world. Throughout history, different types of body alteration have been adopted or done away with. Weight lifting, which has been around for centuries, is a very popular form of body alteration.

In this 21st Century the growing trend is to change how you look to be accepted in this society. While most feel to need to say its ok to do this, is it really acceptable? Especially on our younger society, who looks up to everyone that alters themselves to somehow reach the unreachable idea of perfection. The more people decide to alter themselves to reach perfection or to "fit in,” The more we are teaching our children that Hey! Its ok to not love who you are, You should change to meet everyone else's standards.” Plastic Surgery gives Children a false sense of self image in society.

Body modification is the altering oof the human anatomy or physical appearnace and tatoos are markings or designs created by pigment instereted into the body. Body modifctaions and tatoos come in differnet forms and ideas all acrosse the world. They are applied in many creative ways.