Tattoos should not determine the knowledge and skill someone has or the amount they have on their body. What should matter is if the person is determined and qualified to do the job they are applying for. Tattoos should be allowed in the workplace. Even though it does not violate anyone’s first amendment rights. A U.S. federal appeals court ruled in 2006 that ordering employees to cover up their tattoos does not violate the first amendment rights (Jon Kelly). Things like this does make people feel judged to where they think they can not show who they really are. Many people say tattoos are protected by the first amendment but still get judged. No one should be judged for what they have on their body when it is theirs. The previous generations were raised to be all the same they do not want to accept change and how different people are now from how they were back then. Most people fear that when they roll up their sleeves that they will be judged for exposing their ink (Eugene Feygin). A recent study from the Pew research center found that nearly forty percent of people between the ages of 18 and 29 have at the very least of 1 tattoo or piercings and …show more content…
Many jobs may not realize it now but things could possibly change for tattoos. Attitudes have changed about tattoos in the past decades, it is now far more common to see professionals with body art and more with tattoos in places you’d never believe to see in an office (Tattoos). Many companies use their own opinion in whether or not to ask people to cover up their tattoos and depends on the size and what the tattoo is as a whole, so it does not offend the companies reputation or offend a colleague “Tattoos”. Studies have shown that tattoos were the third most common reason used by employers not to promote an employee or hire
Tattoos have been utilized in various ways for thousands of years, ranging from punishment, to status symbols and indications of religious beliefs. They have served as the ultimate illustration of cultural diffusion in America, and despite generally carrying a negative social stigma, perception of tattoos has continued to evolve into a more acceptable practice.
Seeing how not accepting tattoos and piercings in the workplace can cause greater problems, employers need to start accommodating for individuals of all different backgrounds. Businesses need to start focusing on the important matters such as, education, work ethic, attitude, and the willingness to do their job successfully. Anything else is just an
Despite tattoos becoming more accepted and mainstream in society, studies show that individuals with visible tattoos are often hired at a lower rate than people who are not tattooed. Persons without tattoos tend to view those with tattoos to be less honest than other non-tattooed people (Dean, 2010.). Many students who surveyed that currently have tattoos revealed that they want to get another tattoo and consider the location of the tattoo will have impact their future jobs/ employment. Many are thinking ahead being aware that tattoos still serve as a faux pas in business places, still continuing to express themselves by inking themselves perhaps in a more concealing way. While tattoos on auto mechanics
Individuals that have tattoos in the workplace should be judged based on their work ethic, not body art. Conduct should count more than appearance. The image brings emotion to the reader, for example; on both sides the individual has a serious face, making the viewer feel sympathy with that certain individual. Overall, we see the same person on both sides with the same problem of discrimination for individuals that have body art. Having a tattoo is not a crime is a way to
In today’s world there are several occupations one may choose from once receiving an education. Whether a person wants to be a doctor, a teacher, or a business person, one should be able to use their education to gain access to that job. Getting a job is no easy task, for there are many people who are also searching for that same job. Employers will interview many people just to find the right one and often times will have many stand-out applications to evaluate. When it comes down to making a decision, something as simple as having a tattoo could ruin every hope one has of getting the job. One may ask, “why does having a tattoo ruin ones chance of getting a job?” A tattoo would ruin one’s chances at getting a job simply because it is wrongly viewed as unprofessional.
Tattoos have slowly then all at once became a subculture of its own. Although not everyone has them, everyone does know about them. -- “Tattoos have long been a hobby for some, it seems an interest in them may be broadening, Today 21% of U.S. adults report having a tattoo which is up from previous years” (Harris One In Five). With this statistic in mind we ask ourselves, what draws people to getting a tattoo? Is it to show rebellion, strength, or maybe even love? It could be those things but it could also be much more. I wanted to research tattoos because they are a piece of art that not everyone agrees with. After this paper is done I want people that have disagreed with tattoos to learn more and possibly change their opinion. Today more and
Tattoos have been around for quite some time now, and they have always been a symbol of belonging, cultural expression or for religion. These days, individuals choose to tattoo themselves because it is part of their lifestyle or personal image. While continuing to grow in popularity and becoming a lifestyle, people are facing issues with having visible tattoos in the workforce. Although it is a form of free expression, employers have a right to enforce certain rules about tattoos in their company because they have a public image to uphold. How you present yourself to the public is solely important, which is why tattoos should not be allowed to be seen in the workplace, since it may appear offensive or unconservative.
Tattoos have been a very controversial topic among the generations of Americans. However, they have seemed to get a lot more popular with the Millennial generation. What started out as something for sailors and military personnel has now grown to become a somewhat mainstream practice. However there are still negative connotations that come with getting tattoos and I believe tattoos are pieces of art and why someone gets a tattoo is just as important as what they get a tattoo of.
In Body Modification and Body Image, Bradley University found that even though women are the majority that has cosmetic procedures done, men usage of cosmetic procedures has increased to twenty percent since 2000. Bradley University also found that among American college students sixty women and forty-two men were pierced. The most common sites that were pierced were the ears, nose, tongue, eyebrows, lips, nipple, navel, and genitals. Around ten percent of Americans have tattoos, and while scarification is not as common as tattoos and piercing it is becoming an increasing visible practice in the United States
Tattoos are a controversial subject in the world we live in. The kind of people that get tattoos is now varied to almost all humans regardless of race, religion, or age. What many people fail to understand or realize is how much of an effect a tattoo can have on the rest of your life. The original tattoo stereotypes have faded from what they were many years ago and yet tattoos still have a reputation as for what kind of people get tattoos. There are many reasons as to why people would get a tattoo but there are many reason why you should think before you ink. Our society and the social media today has a huge impact on the tattoo industry. Movie stars and pop singers with many tattoos are posing as role models for our generation and
According to tattoo acceptability in the medical setting (2015), there is revealed that millions of people, who have tattoos in today’s society increase by 13 % since 2007 and especially approximately 42% of adults have tattoos (Tattoo Acceptability in the Medical Setting, 2015).
Are tattoos a kiss of death at a workplace? According to Student Research Center, nearly 4 out of every 10 Americans in their 30s have been inked. ''In April 2000 15% of Americans were tattooed (which is roughly around 40 million people) (The National Geographic).'There are different types of tattoos, from color to black and white, even glow in the dark. Number of tattoo paralos in the U.S. is 21,000'' (Tattoo Statistics 1) and more is being added every single day. People spend about $1.6 billion on tattoos once a year. ''In the U.S. more women than men are tattooed, 36% of the ages is between 18-25 and 40% of those ages are 26-40 that have at least one tattoo.''(Random facts 1) People have been getting tattoos for a while now. It has been said that ''tattoos date back as far as the Neolithic era or around the fourth to fifth millennium BC.''(skinsight.com 1) Tattoos should be acceptable at a place of business because people get tattoos for significant purposes, tattoos can tell stories and build confidence, body art is a way for someone to express themselves, make up, and tattoos are reminders of life time experiences.
A recent article in 2014 by Alan Greenblatt debates if job seekers still have to hide their tattoos or not. His subject Deanna Mullennax spent six months trying to find a job and she honestly believes that it was because of her tattoos. A Pew Research Center Study that was talked about in the article states that 21 percent of the United States population has at least one tattoo and among these people, 40 percent are ages 18-20 (http://www.npr.org/2014/02/21/280213268/job-seekers-still-have-to-hide-tattoos-from-the-neck-up) The study went on to say that even out of this percentage of people the vast majority of them keep them hidden. In my interview with Alex, I asked him if he thought his tattoos would affect his social standing, especially if he was pursuing a medical career.
Although it may not always be the case, when applying for a job, applicants with tattoos are more likely to be rejected mainly because of their body modification
To begin, Tattoos are they a good thing or a bad thing for our community? Alongside, should employers higher individuals with tattoos that show even if they aren't bad and just symbolize something great? Third, What is it that makes other uncomfortable with tattoos? For one thing, "Once only seen on sailors, prisoners, and rebels, tattoos are now everywhere, and According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, about 45 million Americans have tattoos, and there are now over 4,000 tattoo studios across the country" (Johnson 1).