A concept paper on body peiercing. Includes the history, risks, common piercing areas, and comments on why people choose to get body piercings

Have you ever wondered why in the world there are people walking around with metal on their faces, in their mouth, and God only knows where else? The popular trend of body piercing has been around since ancient times and has many concerning issues such as infections, safety, and risks. However, numerous people still choose to put their bodies in jeopardy to be part of the latest fashion craze. The history of body piercing varies …showed first 75 words of 939 total…

…showed last 75 words of 939 total…Why people get them is a question with various answers. Although many risks are involved with this art form, people still choose to place their bodies in danger to be a part of the popular trend. Works Cited "Ear Piercing Aftercare." Pages 1-22. Internet. [www.bme.freeq.com], (Nov. 8, 2002). Graves, Bonnie. Tattooing and Body Piercing. Minnesota: Capstone Press, 2000. Holy Bible. Grand Rapids, Michigan: Zondervan Publishing House, 1971. Kinnon, Joy Bennet. "Pierced to Death," Ebony April 2000: 142-146.