Prompt 7

The trend of body modification for a more desireable look is as evident today as it ever has been in American society. The desired look has become harder to achieve than ever but is still highly sought after. The normative body modifications applied to achieve this look include everything from exercise to plastic surgery. People wish to achieve a better looking body by doing anything from eating differently to taking diet pills. At first these acts would seem very different from the more radical forms of body modification that try to speak out against society's norms but they are not entirely. The difference is easily spotted and lies with the goals of each group. The normative body modification group wishes to fit into society's standards. The radical body modification group on the other hand wishes to act in defiance of these standards. The people within these groups can view their actions in different ways. Someone can see their action as being part of a group or as being an individual. They can see it as something that exists within a society or as something removed from society and belonging only to the person. However any view point held or any body modification received for whatever reason only further adds to the political viewing of bodies in general. Those who receive mainstream body modifications are viewed by others as if they support the ideas behind mainstream body modifications. For instance is someone took diet pills to become smaller they will be viewed as someone who believes people should be thin. On the other hand if someone receives a radical form of body modification they are viewed as supporting the ideas behind radical body modification. For instance is someone got a tattoo on their face they they are viewed as someone wishing to stress a point or speak out against the ways of society in disagreement.