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Tahitian Tattoos, 2006.
A discussion regarding the history of tattoos.
1,868 words (approx. 7.5 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 59.95
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This paper reviews and discusses the origin of tattoos. According to the paper, the history of tattoos dates back some five thousand years. The paper reports that the earliest inhabitants of Tahiti were Polynesians and it is believed that it was these Polynesians that brought the art of tattooing to the Islands. According to the paper, this art form was used to express personality and family identity.
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"The earliest inhabitants of Tahiti were Polynesians who came there from Asia centuries ago. The first European to the island was British sea captain Samuel Wallis in 1767, who claimed it for Britain, followed a year later by French navigator Louis Antoine de Bougainville, who claimed it for France (Tahiti 1996). It became a French protectorate in 1842, a French colony in 1880, and in 1946, France declared Tahiti and the other islands of French Polynesia to be French overseas territory. Today it remains under French rule (Tahiti 1996)."
"No one knows for certain, but it is most likely that the art of Polynesian tattooing was brought to the islands by the migrant population from Asia. Because there was no written language in Polynesian culture, this art form was sued to express personality and family identity (History 2006). Tattoos were used to indicate an individual's status in society, such as sexual maturity, genealogy and rank within society, thus the majority of all ancient Polynesians were tattooed (History 2006). "
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A History of Tattoos, 2004.
Traces the origins and historical evolution of tattoos.
2,845 words (approx. 11.4 pages), 7 sources, MLA, $ 84.95
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This essay defines tattoos as the coloring of the skin through making an indelible impression by puncturing the skin with a needle bearing color. The paper explores the origins of tattoos from the first evidence found in the remains of a five-thousand-year-old, preserved 'ice-man', through the Australian Aboriginals, the ancient Egyptians, and several Asian cultures. The paper shows how each culture adapted tattoos as symbols of cultural, societal, and ceremonial importance. It then shows how tattooing evolved in American culture and its position in today's world of defining one's unique personal identity.
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"Egypt?s nearest neighbors Libya also appears to have imbued the art of tattooing. In a slight departure from their Egyptian neighbors, both male and female mummies were discovered with tattoos. The male mummies were shown with scenes depicting the worship of the Sub God?Ra. The mummies that were found in the tomb of Seti I (dating from about 1300 B.C.) were tattooed with pictures symbolizing a fierce goddess named Neith, who led warriors into battle."
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Tattoos and HIV/AIDS, 2004.
This paper discusses tattoos and the possible risks of HIV/AIDS.
675 words (approx. 2.7 pages), 30 sources, MLA, $ 23.95
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This article looks at the risks of HIV/AIDS connected with tattoos. The writer discusses the growing popularity of tattooing. In this paper, the writer examines the process of tattooing. The writer looks at the aspect of tattoos with regard to the possible risks of infectious diseases, such as HIV/AIDS and hepatitis.
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"According to Tattooartist.com, tattooing has become one of America's fastest growing categories of retail business. There are now many tattoo studios in operation, as the once-taboo practice of body-marking continues to gain broader acceptance and popularity throughout mainstream society. As tattooing has gained in popularity in the United States and elsewhere, concerns regarding the potential for the spread of such infectious diseases as HIV AIDS and hepatitis have increased. The Centers for Disease Control CDC for example ... "
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Ontology and Tattoos, 2002.
An analysis of the art of tattoos through the medium of process and substance ontology.
1,400 words (approx. 5.6 pages), 5 sources, $ 53.95
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This paper will discuss ontology through the issue of tattoos. By understanding the ideology behind tattoing, we can see how ontological debates range in the substance and process ontology theories.
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"Motiba's Tattoos", 2002.
An analysis of the patterns of change throughout "Motiba's Tattoos" by Mira Kamdar.
650 words (approx. 2.6 pages), 1 source, $ 26.95
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This paper will discuss the book "Motiba's Tattoos" by Mira Kamdar, and elucidate the idea of the patterns of change that are throughout the book. By realizing how migration takes a large part of this book in its main theme, we can see how the character must change accordingly. By understanding the way that survival takes apart in each culture this Indian family goes through, it is clear who this is major theme within the book and their survival.
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Tattoo Removal, 2004.
An analysis of tattooing and the various methods of tattoo removal.
2,145 words (approx. 8.6 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 67.95
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This paper presents the history of tattooing. The paper describes evidence of tattooing throughout many cultures across the world. The paper explains modern-day tattooing, which is used primarily to denote gang or other group affiliations or just for body decoration. Since both these reasons are subject to changing tastes and circumstances, there has developed a demand for a reliable way to remove tattoos. These methods are explored in the paper.
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"The history of tattooing is a long and varied one. ?A tattoo is a permanent mark or design made on the body when pigment is inserted into the dermal layer of the skin through ruptures in the skin's top layer.? (?How Tattoo Removal Works?, 2004). A more recent development in this area, however, is the issue of tattoo removal. Only recently have advances in technology made it possible to effectively remove a tattoo. The process of tattooing, which inserts ink deeply into the layers of the skin, has traditionally made it very difficult to get rid of a tattoo once it's been applied. Modern techniques for tattoo removal include; dermabrasion, salabrasion, excision (surgical removal) and laser removal. There are also less thorough methods for covering a tattoo such as scarification or tattoo modification. Currently, the most favoured method of tattoo removal is laser removal, as it leaves little scarring and is very effective, although multiple laser treatments are often required."
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Tattooing: Art Creation, Tradition, or Mutilation?, 2004.
Discusses the purpose and history of tattoos.
791 words (approx. 3.2 pages), 3 sources, APA, $ 28.95
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This paper describes and analyzes three different purposes served by tattoos. The paper discusses tattoos as forms of art, tradition, and even mutilation. Also, the paper posits that tattooing is a process conducted by the society that defines tattoos not only as an art form, but also a ritual wherein positive and negative images of body art, as well as its explicit and implicit meanings, are embedded.
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"Tattoos are one of the most prevalent forms of self-expression and self-identity in the American society. Tattoos are created mainly for its aesthetic purpose, illustrating the wearer?s personality as personified in the graphics created and permanently ?scarred? into the human skin. Technically defined, tattoos are a form of body art, where illustrations are decorated within the skin through the process of inserting ink substance into the skin through needles. This process, called tattooing, is a popular practice primarily conducted as either of the following purposes: (1) as a decoration or body art; (2) as a form of ritual; and (3) as creations of mutilation of the human skin."
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Tattoo Analysis in Anthropology, 2002.
Discusses a study that was conducted to understand tattoo art in modern culture.
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 2 sources, $ 35.95
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In realizing, through an interview with a host, how the tattoo plays a part in the study of modern body art, we can see how this creates an impression of art in our culture. By examining a 'Gaelic' tattoo design, we can learn how this interviewee responded to certain questions of cultural awareness of the times and will show how culture is passed on this way.
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"The Rose Tattoo", 2007.
This paper examines the play "The Rose Tattoo" by Tennessee Williams.
1,558 words (approx. 6.2 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 51.95
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The paper describes Tennessee Williams as one of the most talented playwrights in American contemporary theater. His troubled background and the beginnings of his career are discussed. Then the paper analyzes "The Rose Tattoo" and portrays it as a celebration of life written as a comedic romance that is interlaced with spiritualism and symbolism. The paper illustrates how it is a play that celebrates life and all that it has to offer, the good and the bad, the joys and the sorrows, life and death. The paper conveys how it is rich with passion and the true meaning of love.
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"The obvious symbolism in the play is the rose. After all, there is Rosa delle Rose, who is Serafina delle Rose's daughter, then Serafina's husband, Rosario delle Rose. However, the symbol of the rose runs throughout the play. In fact from the very first scene, Williams writes, "Serafina looks like a plump little Italian opera singer...Her black hair is done in a high pompadour...a rose held in place by glittering jet hairpins" (Williams 13). The red rose becomes the central symbol of the play. It represents the red wine that Serafina drinks, which is believed to be the elixir of love."
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"Scheherazade Goes West" and "The Tattooed Map", 2005.
Critique of the works of Fatema Mernissi and Barbara Hodgson in "Scheherazade Goes West" and "The Tattooed Map".
1,352 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 2 sources, APA, $ 45.95
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This paper aggressively attacks the ideas of universalism, essentialism, and othering found in the novels, "Scheherazade Goes West," by Fatema Mernissi, and "The Tattooed Map," by Barbara Hodgson. Examples from the texts are used to support the thesis of this paper.
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"Mernissi also addresses the lack of universal essentialism of gender roles in her sociological arguments of the differences between men and women in Eastern and Western cultures. First seen on page 8, Mernissi develops the analogy of the Eastern idea of women having wings: "Only desperately fragile men who are convinced that women have wings could create such a drastic thing as the harem, a prison that presents itself as a palace". These men tend to hold on to their women so that they don't fly away, while on the other hand, Westerners do not have these harems to lock up their women. She implies the idea that Westerners do not believe that women have wings, and there is no need to keep them under control."
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The Marriage of the Tattooed Christ and a Wart Hog, 2001.
A thorough analysis of Flannery O'Connor's characters Mrs. Turpin and O.E. Parker and an in depth look at the symbolism and irony that surrounds these characters individual conflicts.
3,050 words (approx. 12.2 pages), 5 sources, $ 89.95
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This paper is a thorough character analysis of Mrs. Turpin and O.E. Parker in Flannery O?Connor?s short stories ?Revelation? and ?Parkers Back?. The thesis is fully supported and documented with O?Connor?s stories and outside sources. Symbolism and irony is documented and explored throughout the paper.
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" A study of Flannery O?Connor opens the door for one to ponder religion. O.E. Parker in the short story ?Parker?s Back? views himself as distanced from religion, but yet curious at the same time. Once the eyes of Christ are laid upon his back Parker is brought to his knees with feelings of persecution. Mrs. Turpin in the short story ?Revelation? views herself as one who is right with God. After a symbolic physical confrontation Mrs. Turpin?s eyes are opened, and the inequality of her ways leaves her feeling persecuted and changed. The Characters O.E. Parker and Mrs. Turpin both possess views of themselves and the roles religion plays in their lives, but through the symbolic nature of their individual conflicts receive revelations that influence their previous perceptions of religion."
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Inked in America, 2001.
A discussion of the history, popularity and influence of tattoos in American culture.
2,130 words (approx. 8.5 pages), 6 sources, $ 66.95
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This essay discusses the growing popularity and influence of tattoos in American culture over the past century. It dates back to the tattoos debut in America through the military in the late 1800?s and then becoming a part of our circuses in the 1900?s. This paper discusses how certain groups like feminists and sailors came to use tattoos and their variety of purposes from artistic impressions to story telling. It also discusses America?s tolerance and acceptance for tattoos among the classes and genders throughout time and how this has changed. Tattooing is an art adopted by American society over 100 hundred years ago and is deeply rooted now in our culture as it has allowed us to examine and display portions of other cultures.
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"The reasons and motives behind getting a tattoo are as varied as the designs one can create. In days past, some of the reasons may have been to show one?s patriotism to his country, to show love and respect for another person or organization, to remember past events or record the places one has visited, or even to rebel against something. Today, the reasons for tattooing still include the previously mentioned points, but have expanded to include exploring other cultures, expressing ones individuality, and simply for artistic reasons. Tattooing is an important part of the ?American culture? because the designs many people create draw upon so many different cultures around the globe. The American tattoo, in a sense, is like a melting pot of designs, just like America is the melting pot for all of the different cultures."
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Body Modification in the Western World, 2005.
A closer look at the culture of tattoos, scarification, and body piercing.
2,023 words (approx. 8.1 pages), 12 sources, MLA, $ 64.95
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Body modification, the act of altering the body, either temporarily or permanently, is a practice that has existed for centuries. This paper examines two forms of body modification: tattooing, including scarification; and body piercing. It explores them in historical, psychological, and sociological frameworks.
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"The word "tattoo" is believed to be derived from a Tahitian word meaning "to mark." The act of tattooing itself is believed to be over ten thousand years old, and it has had a multitude of uses throughout history. Tattoos play an important role in tribal and cultural rituals. In fact, ancient Greeks used them as part of a sophisticated espionage system. In addition, in early times Romans used tattoos to mark criminals and slaves so that they would clearly stand out. In Borneo, women would have symbols of special skills or talents tattooed on their forearms, thus alerting potential marriage partners of their marketability."
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Theresa?s Cosmetics Unlimited, 2005.
This paper is a marketing plan for Theresa's Cosmetics Unlimited, which will provide permanent or aesthetic, non-surgical cosmetics.
1,170 words (approx. 4.7 pages), 3 sources, APA, $ 40.95
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This paper explains that the services offered by Theresa's Cosmetics Unlimited will be non-surgical enhancements: Tattooing procedures, such as permanent lip liner, eyeliner and eyebrow darkening, which are performed by trained staff, and collagen injections of the lips and non-surgical deep skin resurfacing, which are performed by the appropriate medical personnel. The author points out that the objective of the marketing efforts will to make the public aware that such procedures as tattoos are useful for permanently enhancing appearance, are an integral part of a program of body and mental-spiritual care. The paper outlines that the initial tactic will be establishing referral relationships with medical, surgical and dental practices, which understand the value of the aesthetic cosmetics offered by Theresa's.
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Introduction
Situation Analysis
Objectives
Strategies
Tactics
Financial Schedules/Timetable
Evaluation Procedures
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"Theresa's will employ a number of strategies, foremost of which will be to create an atmosphere in which Theresa's becomes the 'brand name' in aesthetic enhancement/permanent cosmetics, and will be seen as essential to human health and well-being, just as the annual dental and physical exam are. The strategy will be targeted at taking the idea of aesthetic enhancement up one or more levels, from that of the corner drugstore or department store to a clinical but pleasant atmosphere in which the client's physical, aesthetic and spiritual needs are attended to via the aesthetic work recommended and/or chosen by the client."
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Stereotypes and Generalizations, 2007.
This paper describes four common, yet unfair, stereotypes in today's society.
739 words (approx. 3.0 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 26.95
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The paper explains that stereotyping is an attempt to claim that each individual in a certain group shares a set of common qualities. The paper shows the impossibility of this, since no two individuals are alike. The paper looks at stereotypes of politicians and discusses the belief that tattoos are related to gangs, drug heads and motorcycle groups. The paper examines stereotypes of feminists and of the elderly community. The paper shows just how cruel judgments are when they are made about groups of individuals that people know little about.
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"Beliefs and values play a large role in society today, and eventually they will evolve over time. There are many different expressions of beliefs and values directly associated with stereotypes. Euphemism and dysphemism are rhetorical terms that are widely used in conjunction with stereotypes. Stereotyping is a natural function of the human and social mind. Essentially, the natural functions of stereotypes are actual sketches of how a group of people is perceived and how they perceive themselves. The stereotypes within this paper are normally viewed as erroneous. These are attempts to claim that each individual in a certain group shares a set of common qualities. No two individuals are alike, so this would be logically impossible."
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