Tattoo

It is difficult to understand why people would choose to have ink injected under their skin as this means taking themselves a mark that will last longer they remains on this earth.There can be multiple constructions and of them, very common preconception focuses on abnormal characteristics associated with tattooed people, even, historically in many places of the world, “tattoos” were regarded as sign of social marginalization for the lower socio-economic groups as well as for marking criminals.

Tattoo; Body modification; Perception; Motivations

The practice of modifying one’s body by marking it has been present from ancient times. And the evidences of tattoo practice are scattered worldwide. Here the question arise what made people think of marking their body?

In present society where everything is so fast and forwarded, tattoo shapes one’s identity in a bit different way and could be described as a form of self-expression. Tattoo carries a meaning, a story, which is very own and very individualistic.

Here is my verse of looking things !
My very first tattoo !

Reference: omicsonline.org