AN347 Lecture 6: AN347 - Lecture Notes - 05.26.16
Document Summary
Body modification is not new nor singular in nature. Many cultures have cultural traditions extending centuries with respect to body modification. Such modifications are not arbitrary nor whimsical: they contain both social significance and personal meaning. An semi-permanent to permanent tattoos is a form of body modification. Generally, refers to permanent ways and are non-necessary in health terms. Marking a change in life status: particularly in cultures from childhood to adulthood. Accepting a tradition of beauty: scarification is seen as beautiful. Distinguishing community identity: distinct modifications as an identifier to the culture. As a dedication to people: david beckham tattoos for each of his children and wife. To identify association: biker gangs hell"s angels. For the purpose of opposition: it"s a statement against an order/family/community separation. Scarification: done through the process of cutting the person and then filling it with ash.
