Tattoo Impact

In today’s society possible employers often frown upon their employees being tattooed, however tattoos should not define a person. Considering this, Spokeswomen Ferris Morrison of Bank of American states, “We have

Moderation is important when discussing tattooing and piercings. When tattooing, piercings, and body modifications began to alter the overall appearance of the individual, the individual would be considered deviant by majority of society. There are many individuals in the United States that have tattoos and piercings, but majority of the people have tattoos that can be concealed or tattoos and piercings that are not gaudy. An article titled, “Tattoos in the Workplace” discussed that in 2012 a poll was conducted that stated that 21% of adults in the United States had tattoos (Osland, 2013). However, nearly 60% of people that have tattoos, have them in areas that are hidden by clothes (Kesling, 2013). Although this study may not cover every single individual in the United States, it does give a

This day and age, tattoos are becoming very common, especially with the younger generation. Whether it is to merely decorate their body or make a statement with the artwork. In some cultures, tattoos may be seen as religious beliefs, and people get them not just to portray who they are, but what they are as well. Effects of tattoos include discrimination and stereotypes, as most of society judges people based on the way they present themselves. One can look at people with tattoos and automatically place them as a “dirty” or “trashy” person, a “thug”, a murderer, a gangster, a rebel and a criminal, being low class, and an attention seeker. Looks and judgments have been made about me because I have tattoos, especially the visible ones. I’m either white trash or just someone who is uneducated and up to no good, but I’m

For the past two millennium people have had tattoos, these people over the years ranged from warriors, royalty, sailors, circus workers, bikers, and more recently even doctors, lawyers, as well as the average everyday person. More recently, over at least the past century or two, more and more people have discriminated against people with tattoos. Over the past thirty years the only people to have openly displayed any tattoos were usually inmates or sailors. Considering that these men were usually away from home for long periods of time, where the people at home where looking down on people with visible ink already, and wasn’t susceptible to the lifestyle of tattooing. As more people became influenced by this reoccurring lifestyle, more people

Considered as a form of art for some people and unprofessional for others, tattoos are being seen as a familiar form of self-expression that many of the younger and older generations are getting nowadays. Tattoos are a form of body modification along with piercings, but the majority of people in the workplace will be forced to cover up their tattoos while people with piercings are sometimes allowed to keep them in, which causes a form of unnecessary discrimination. According to Garrett D. Kennedy, "Tattoos and body piercings have become increasingly prevalent in the U.S. — over 20% of adults are now tattooed. This number only will be increasing because 38% of millennials (born from 1981-1992) have tattoos, approximately half of whom have two or more, while 23% of millennials have body

There has been a general consensus among our community regarding the existence of two categories of people: Those who have tattoos and piercing as opposed to those who are getting scared from the former category. Tattoos and piercing have been around for a long time, and in today?s society they are given due consideration. Tattoos and piercing should not be something that people judge. Businesses and society discriminate people with tattoos and piercing frequently. The workplace should permit tattoos unless they are disrespectful, such as using bad words or religion insult, skulls, and weapons. Tattoos are a method to express art, show someone?s patrimony, and can be a way to remember special occasions.

“According to a 2010 Pew Research report, about 23% of adults born between 1981 and 1991 have piercings other than their earlobe” (Pfeifer, Web). Also, in 2012, 2 in 10 adults in the United States reported to have at least one tattoo. That number has increased to 3 in 10 adults just last year in 2015 (Shannon-Missal, Web). The prevalence of tattoos and piercings have increased dramatically over the past few decades, especially in teens and young adults known as Generation Y. Although the main reason for getting a tattoo or piercing can vary from person to person, the change in appearance is a way of expressing individuality and to portray your self-image to the public. Some people are hesitant when deciding where to get their tattoo or piercing because of the impact it will have on their appearance and in the workplace. Discrimination against tattoos and piercings in the workplace does exist, especially in white-collar employment, and it can prevent someone from potential employment or even a promotion because tattoos and piercings are considered unprofessional (Foltz, 589). Tattoos and piercings should be acceptable in the workplace because they are a way for people to express themselves and people should not be judged on their appearance, but by the quality of their work.

Tattoos have become more popular over the last few decades. Many people today see tattoos as a way of

With the number of people getting tattoos still growing, it has become quite common to see someone walk around with a tattoo or two. Many cultures practice their own ways of tattooing and there are various reasons for doing it. They could be used for religious reasons, mark beauty, or could just symbolize something important to the person. Each tattoo on a person could have a story behind it and for them to go into somewhere for a job just to be told that they have to cover it up or they can't be hired could the same as telling them to hide their personal background. Now, it is understandable if the tattoo is offensive; meaning that there is profanity or something of that sort but if the image or words are harmless why should they have to be hidden. So, are tattoos in the workplace still a problem? According to a Huffington Post they went to Facebook and asked many people their take on tattoos in the workplace. Many said they preferred them covered while others say they would not work with someone or a business that had or allowed tattoos for their employees (Tattoos May Be…). Well, it is possible that discrimination against tattooed people are changing with certain companies such as Sea World Parks and Entertainment allowing tattoos but with a few conditions stating they can't be offensive. In a 2014

Tattoos are being commonly observed as criminals like killing someone or robbing banks. In the past more men than women supported tattoos. They became apart of groups, signaling time spent in jail, ‘punk’ status, or membership in a motorcycle gang. The popularity with who supported tattoos decreased but were in group situations. People used to get tattoos for peace, with beautiful or calm designs, and/or the names of loved ones. There has been an increase in the placement of body art involving puncturing of the skin from the tattoo artist. Tattooed people were less likely to claim a religious denomination than the non tattooed. “Little is known about the prevalence and consequences of body art application.” (Amy J. Derick 2006). That quote

Since tattoos are sometimes treated as signs of rebellion, non-conformity, immaturity and unprofessionalism, people with a tattoo might be treated differently, especially by potential employers. (This stereotype is however changing in the

The tattoo industry gets discriminated a lot and some of the numbers are pretty insane. In the third article I read it was mainly based on facts about tattoos in the workplace and it says that although it’s not illegal to get anything tattooed on your body because it’s a freedom of speech it isn’t illegal to not get hired because of what is tattooed on your body. The job with the most lenient tattoo and piercing policy is actually the government, although only eight percent of the workers have a tattoo or piercing. 76% of employees feel as if tattoos hurt your job interview chances, however 73% of employers say they would hire someone with visible tattoos and 6% of tattooed employers would not hire someone with tattoos. 4% of people that have

Over the last 15 years the popularity of tattoos has doubled, there are multiple shops in every town, but tattoos are still not widely accepted at many places of work. Why do many workplaces still require tattoos to be covered? Do they want them covered because they are worried people will be offended? Is the growing demand and increase in tattoo business a sign that businesses’ need to rethink

To fully understand the current attitudes towards tattoos it is also important to investigate the societal perceptions over the

There are many employers that have the opinion that having visible tattoos is unacceptable for the professional work environment. Someone with a tattoo is seen as uneducated and possible dangerous. However, there is no solid evidence to support either of those beliefs. The stigma of sporting a visible tattoo has no validity. A person with tattoos is just as knowledgeable and capable of working as a non-tattooed person. Tattoos, whether visible or covered, do not change a person’s individual work ethic or how educated they are.