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Poking, Prodding, And Piercing: Becoming A Successful Body Modifier, Joshua A. Ison
Poking, Prodding, And Piercing: Becoming A Successful Body Modifier, Joshua A. Ison
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Body modification is a global phenomenon. In the southeastern United States, two forms of modifications present themselves most often: piercings and tattoos. Much of the research conducted on body modifications looks at deviance as a primary concern, focusing less on what the individuals are like. This study examines the personal accounts of people with body modifications and add to the existing information about body-modified people. Interviews were conducted with fifteen participants across several months in different parts of two east Tennessee cities. Questions were open-ended and all responses were transcribed. Participants discussed a variety of topics, including pain, belongingness, and …