In scenario 3 it is evident that in the past only criminals and outlaws were tattooed and therefore they were highly frowned upon by society. However, in modern times, there are numerous people with different tattoos on the beach, including a woman with children, which highlights the changing social norms and increased acceptance of people with tattoos. The vast social change regarding how people perceive tattoos in today's society has changed greatly, becoming more optimistic and positive. People have tattoos for a variety of reasons. For many, a tattoo holds sentimental value while others see it as a form of "art" and "fashion" that enhances their physical appearance. Some people accumulate various tattoos as a collection, which they wish to continue building, while alternatively, some only wish for one. Although tattoos are becoming more socially acceptable, this acceptance varies depending on gender, age, education and religion. On the contrary, contemporary society has progressively moved away from the traditional stereotypical perception according to which those who have tattoos are criminals. Over the years, a surprising social shift has occurred in how society perceives tattoos. In the past, tattoos were only seen on criminals and were associated with a negative image. This is evident in scenario 3, as the mother says, “when she was young, only cyclists, prisoners and sailors got tattoos”. The child disagrees with her because at the beach it is clear that many people, regardless of age, have tattoos. This highlights how older generations are less accepting of tattooed individuals than younger generations as they grew up in an era where society had negative opinions about tattoos… middle of paper… may differ from others . People may have a “collection” of tattoos while some only want one. Although tattoos are becoming more socially acceptable, this acceptance varies depending on gender, age, education and religion. On the other hand, today's society has generally moved away from the traditional stereotypical perception that those who have tattoos are criminals. While tattoos may not be acceptable for everyone, society is starting to recognize that they are a part of everyday life. Works Cited Adams, J. (2012). Cleaning up the dirty work: Professionalization and stigma management in the cosmetic surgery and tattoo industry. Deviant Behavior, 33(3), p.150.Forbes, G.B. (2001). College students with tattoos and piercings: Motivations, family experiences, personality factors, and perceptions by others. Psychological Reports, 89(3), p. 1.