Tattoo's in Society

Are tattoos socially becoming more acceptable? This is a question that I have been pondering about for a couple of years. I recently finished a significantly large back piece that covers the entire top half of my back. When I decided that I was going to get a tattoo of course the first decision to make was where? Where was I going to put these artwork that would not hinder my future career as a model/broadcaster? I feel like tattoo’s are becoming more and more excepted. Tattoo’s seem to have become a topic of discussion and inquiry instead being seen as a sign of rebellion and debauchery. Tattoos are starting to be seen for their initial intention which is for self expression and as a creative outlet. Since the time of the Ancient Egyptians, tattoos have been a visual display of self expression. For centuries tattoos have adorned the bodies of sailors, soldiers, prisoners, rebels, and college kids. The history of the art of tattoo is often forgotten and disregarded, leaving this ancient art to be seen as taboo. The true origin of tattooing is not known but it is believed that tattoos have existed since 3300 BC. Tattoos have been found on mummy’s dating back into the prehistoric era. The earliest known tattooing took place more than 5,000 years ago near Innsbruck Austria. So why if tattoo’s are an ancient art are they seen as such a taboo act. Tattoos in America were and still are very popular among sailors. The tattoos that these sailors received were religious, rebellious, and patriotic but nearly all of these tattoos were markings of their accomplishments as a sailor. An example of this was if a sailor received a tattoo of an anchor it meant that he had sailed on the Atlantic Ocean or if he received a full rigged ship it meant that he had sailed around Cape Horn. Personally I feel that such an ancient art should be respected and glorified