Evaluation:
Published: 26.06.2003.
Language: English
Level: Secondary school
Literature: n/a
References: Not used
  • Essays 'Body Piercings: An Enlightenment and a Step Back in Time ', 1.
  • Essays 'Body Piercings: An Enlightenment and a Step Back in Time ', 2.
Extract

If we could experience time travel and visit the ancient civilizations and empires that conveyed their spiritual, social and religious beliefs through body piercing, several people would think they are not as appealing as pop-star Brittney Spears' 'cute' little pierced navel. Yet we wouldn't have to travel in time to experience and explore different cultures and their piercing practices. All that is needed is to hop on a plane and fly to Africa or South America and take a close look at the immense amount of groups whose piercings are as sacred as an expensive porcelain vase.

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