concept   body modification
15 commonsense assertions
Cultures (15) • Western culture (1) • East Asian countries (1) • India (1) • Indigenous cultures (1) • Middle Eastern countries (1) • New Zealand (1) • Saudi Arabia (1) • United States (1) • African countries (1) • Ethiopia (1) • Maori culture (1) • Polynesian cultures (1) • South America (1) • South Asian countries (1) • modern artistic culture (1)
# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 body modification Western culture Body modification such as tattoos and piercings is widely accepted as self-expression in Western societies. 8
2 body modification East Asian countries In East Asian countries, body modifications are often viewed as unprofessional or associated with delinquency, while cosmetic surgery is more widely accepted. 3
3 body modification India In India, temporary body modifications and traditional fitness practices are prioritized over car aesthetics and bodybuilding. 3
4 body modification Indigenous cultures In indigenous cultures, body modifications are often linked to spirituality and communal rituals. 3
5 body modification Middle Eastern countries In conservative Middle Eastern countries, body modifications are typically frowned upon and considered taboo. 2
6 body modification New Zealand Tattoos and bodybuilding are deeply ingrained and popular in New Zealand culture. 2
7 body modification Saudi Arabia Body modifications, like tattoos, are generally disapproved of in Saudi Arabian culture. 2
8 body modification United States Tattoos and piercings are widely accepted forms of self-expression in the United States. 2
9 body modification African countries Scarification and body painting are integral cultural traditions in African countries, practiced for centuries as a part of their identity and heritage. 1
10 body modification Ethiopia In Ethiopia, scarification and body painting are longstanding traditions that are essential to the country's cultural identity and heritage. 1
11 body modification Maori culture Traditional Maori tattoos, especially facial tattoos, represent genealogy, achievements, and social standing in Maori culture. 1
12 body modification Polynesian cultures Traditional body modifications in Polynesian cultures, such as tattoos and scarification, hold significant cultural and spiritual importance. 1
13 body modification South America In South American culture, body modifications are commonly used in rituals and ceremonies to symbolize an individual's role in the community. 1
14 body modification South Asian countries Temporary body modifications are popular during cultural and religious events in South Asian countries. 1
15 body modification modern artistic culture Body modification is seen as a distinctive and artistic means of self-expression in modern artistic culture. 1