1. Ethnographic study by Karen Start Mrs. F. Dziadek 1301 284

2. History and Culture Average estimation of practicing tattooing was 12, 000 years B.C. Tattoos are part of many cultures and religion – Undeveloped society: tattoos showed working status, belief, communication, etc. – Modern: continue to show religion and culture, self expression, art, etc. 21 st century: sailors, marines, and bikers with tattoos ‘body modification’

3. The Tattoo Discourse Community “…six defining characteristics that will be necessary and sufficient…” – John Swales Tattoo community characteristics:  Common goals  lexis  certain terms  Communication & information  Conventions/magazines  Membership  Identity  tattoos

4. Why are these individuals with tattoos not accepted into society's working area?  Corporation views  Older generation  Religion  Gender  Law loops VS

5. Appearances of a Person with Tattoos Religious View Often frowned upon by Catholics, Christians, and etc. Some religions are very accepting of tattoos Way to show their belief Not all religious people think negative of tattoos Another form of tattooing is using henna ink Corporations and Businesses View They want to look good to gain business and benefits Set tattoo and piercing policies

6. So, What do you think of employers’ anti-tattoo policies? http://www.youtube.com/user/yopinion#p/u/28/CM_RQ6ASuak

7. Appearances of a Person with tattoos (continued) Modern View Grown to be more accepting Not seen as a problem in the working area Common in young people Shows confidence Older Generation View Tattoos are not accepted in the working area Found to be childish Inappropriate

8. The struggle continues..

9. References Cornwell, Henry, Dominic Kavanagh, Dougal Robinson, David Southwood, and Clark Butler. "Page Error! | yopinion.com.au | get thinking. start talking.." Page Error! | yopinion.com.au | get thinking. start talking.. N.p., n.d. Web. 20 Nov. 2011.. "A Brief History of Tattoos." Welcome to the Power Verbs Web Site. Web Design Extraordinair.. Tattoo You, n.d. Web. 20 Nov. 2011. http://www.powerverbs.com/tattooyou/History.htmhttp://www.powerverbs.com/tattooyou/History.htm Robo, Regina M.. "Body Art in the Workplace." Salary.com - Salary Information, Job Search, Education Opportunities and Career Advice. N.p., n.d. Web. 20 Nov. 2011.. "POPULARITY SURGE OF MULTIPLE BODY PIERCINGS AND TATTOOS OFFER POWERFUL EVIDENCE OUR SOCIETY HAS SLIPPED DOWN THE SLIPPERY SLOPE OF SATANISM." The Cutting Edge - Spiritual Insights Into The New World Order So Startling You'll Never Look At The News The Same Way Again.. N.p., n.d. Web. 16 Nov. 2011. http://www.cuttingedge.org/news/n1814http://www.cuttingedge.org/news/n1814 Swales, John. "4." Writing About Writing. Boston: Bedford St. Martin's, 2011. 466-497. Print. M.D., Beth S.. "Religions and Tattoos." Love To Know. N.p., n.d. Web. 21 Nov. 2011..