Body modifications, with a focus on tattoos, have existed in our society for centuries and the way they are perceived has changed somewhat over the years, however some indignities still remain to this day . Like most body modifications, tattoos are an often misunderstood form of body modification. Despite the stigmas, tattoos have become a unique object of desire for countless different groups of people. But are popular assumptions about tattoos out of sync with the real meaning behind them? Further explanation and exploration of the story will reveal the social and cultural practices of tattooing and the causal connection between the mind and the tattooed body, as well as provide answers as to why tattoos stimulate discomfort and curiosity and create a challenge to discursive practices. The term “tattoo” was nicknamed in honor of James Cook's voyage to Polynesia in the 18th century (Fisher, 2002). However, it is known that the art of inking or branding one's body dates back to Greek times. In fact, the Greek word 'stigmata' indicated the act of pricking the skin with ink (Caplan, 2000). Connecting to the contemporary idea of ​​tattoos in our society, the word "stigmata" has been used in terms of marking "others", such as criminals and slaves. The association of the meaning of the stigmata was later spread to the Romans, who regarded this act of marking as a mechanism of state control (Caplan, 2000). This also touches on Michel Foucault's profile of social control in his book Discipline and Punish: “But the body is also directly involved in a political field; power relations have an immediate hold on it; they run him over, brand him, train him, torture him, force him to carry out tasks, perform ceremonies, t...... middle of paper ......desirably. From a sign of criminality to an embraced art form, body modification has represented various expressions of the wearer's inner self. However, despite efforts to normalize tattoos in society, the social stigma of deviance perceived by society as a whole still remains deeply etched into the art. It is clear that the message that a bearer wants to communicate through a tattoo may not be perceived correctly by others. These motivations behind tattoos are filtered through cultural and historical lenses that often result in involuntary perceptions of tattooed bodies. Furthermore, attempts to use tattoos to change social conditions often reinforce the very conditions they seek to counteract. While these stigmas and misinterpretations show no signs of fading, tattooing will remain a powerful vehicle for self-expression and social criticism..