Crystal Montes Tattoos In the work force

Intro Mavridou and Bassukas (2011) acknowledges that early tattoo pigments were obtained directly from natural sources and were considered limited in color variety. Mavridou & Bassukas (2011) also state that “Tattoos have been used by both sexes, reflecting religious, spiritual, esthetic, sexual, or therapeutic purposes”. A judge stated that getting tattoos was barbaric and those with tattoos were seen to have a / were perceived as having with morbid or abnormal personalities (Markey, 2012, p. 315). Because of this type of perception people became very conservative and self-conscious about their tattoos. Those with tattoos felt as if they should obtain a tattoo in a place where it can be hidden by a short sleeve shirt (Markey, 2012, p.315). Many were concerned about public scrutiny (Pearce, 2010, p.14).

Position/Advocacy Should there be a bias judgment in the work force against tattoos?

Opposing point of view to my position: Some people believe those who choose to get tattoos are violating and taking advantage of their bodies. Some employers believe that tattoos are unprofessional and they should not be visible at work. By having visible tattoos during an interview you are risking getting hired because of the occasional bias judgment passed against tattoos.

1 st Reason: Good Judgment If someone walks into a interview and is exposing their tattoos or has tattoos that can be difficult to hide, it is up to the employer to determine If they are a good candidate for the position based on their personality and knowledge and not their tattoos. Depending on the location of the tattoo, It can be expensive to find the appropriate clothing for work if the employees are required to cover their tattoos at all times during work hours. Tattoos are a way for people to express their interest in a art and can be considered to be freedom of speech. It is not right to take that from a person because it is not causing any harm to anyone around them.

2 nd Reason Don't Judge A Book By Its Cover Some people will see someone with tattoos and will automatically start making assumptions about them. Tattoos don’t make you a bad person. The legal age to get a tattoo on your own is 18. Therefore everyone has 18 years to determine who they are and what type of life they choose to live. Once they turn 18 they are considered to be adults they have to own up to any choices they make. Tattoos don’t change the type of person you are, you have the authority to make your own choices. It is the person themselves who can be considered to be “ A bad person” not the tattoos. There is not a specific “type” of people who decide to get tattoos. Today people all around the world with different careers choose to get tattoos. Nurses, lawyers, Policemen, and more. This just proves that tattoos do not define a person and how worthy they are, because these are the people who are saving lives and helping your community daily.

Advocacy People shouldn’t feel as if they should avoid expressing themselves by getting a tattoo because it could affect them in the work force. Those who choose to get tattoos did it for a reason and they take pride in them and show them off. Why should this change in the work area? Tattoos should not define someone and be the reason why people are denied a position In the work force. There should not be any type of bias judgment passed on those who have tattoos in the work force.

Research I will refer to/include Interviews with a few different people regarding their perceptions on tattoos and how they feel about the way tattoos affect people in the work force. Quotes, various images and videos

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