In scenario 3, it is obvious that in the past, only criminals and outlaws were tattooed and therefore they were very frowned upon by society. However, nowadays on the beach there are many people with various tattoos, including a woman with children, which highlights the changed social norms and increased acceptance of people with tattoos. The vast social shift regarding how people view tattoos in today's society has noticeably changed, becoming more optimistic and positive. People have tattoos for a variety of reasons. For many, a tattoo holds sentimental value while others view it as a form of “art” and “fashion” that enhances their physical appearance. Some people accumulate various tattoos into a collection that they want to continue building, while others only desire one. Although tattoos are becoming more socially acceptable, this acceptance varies based on gender, age, education and religion. Conversely, contemporary society has gradually moved away from the traditional stereotypical perception that those who wear tattoos are criminals. Over the years, a striking social shift has occurred in how society views 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 motorcyclists, prisoners and sailors got tattoos.” The child does not agree with her because we see on the beach that many people, regardless of their age, have tattoos. This shows how older generations are less accepting of tattooed individuals than younger generations, as they grew up in a time when society had negative views towards tattoos... middle of paper ... can differ. of others. People may have a “collection” of tattoos while others only want one. Although tattoos are gradually 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 with tattoos are criminals. Although tattoos may not be acceptable to everyone, society is increasingly recognizing 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 industries. Deviant Behavior, 33(3), p.150.Forbes, GB (2001). College students with tattoos and piercings: Motivations, family experiences, personality factors, and perceptions of others. Psychological Reports, 89(3), p.. 1.