Whether it be simple body piercings or extreme modifications, there seems to be a natural draw to changing our bodies into something that better reflects how we view ourselves. The problem is that many people find these modifications unprofessional or even foolish. I do not understand this argument. Every day, almost every person in the world makes a decision about how they will look through the clothing they wear. It’s only logical to assume that they choose this clothing to show people their personality and style, so why is it so different when someone makes a modification to their body for the same exact reason? You could even think about it from the other side; what makes someone in a business suit without any piercings or modifications so professional? When we define professionalism based on someone’s looks, we are bound to be mislead. Someone with 12 piercings could be just as professional as someone with none.
Another popular argument is that you should be happy with your body and not want to change it just to make yourself look better. This is another thing I can’t wrap my head around. Everything I do is to improve myself emotionally, not physically. If I get a piercing, it’s not just to look cool, it’s to show myself and the world who I am on the inside, to truly connect my mind and body. If you’re going to criticize me for that, then go ahead, because honestly, I don’t care what you think.
Body modification is still a taboo subject, even in our seemingly accepting present day culture. If people really took the time to think about the topic at hand, instead of blindly spewing hate, we would probably have a much different view of professionalism and individuality in our culture. I hope that we can finally see the error in our ways and think of everyone equally, no matter how they look.
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