History of tattoos Tattoos, which were once perceived as symbols of violence, are now making strides to being acceptable in today’s society. The word tattoo is defined as an act to practice or partake in the marking of the skin with patterns, pictures, quotes, legends, etc. The term tattoo was brought to the English language by Captain James Cook, when he traveled to Polynesia (Perzanowski 2013). This is where he witnessed the Tahitian people’s practice of tattowing, which is described as both sexes cutting themselves with black paint that they put under their skin (Perzanowski). Tattoos have a history of demonstrating savagery, primitivism, ritual and individualism across an extensive historical timeline that dates back to 12,000 years B.C.
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Christian Student Perception of Body Tattoos stated that “influence from mass media on tattooing can start with various broadcast media such as radio, recorded music, and television” (Firmin, Tse, Foster & Angelini, 2008). They also concluded that “tattooing has become more prominent in society and tattoos sometimes are accepted as a form of expression for fashion models, movie stars, and popular sports figures” (Firmin, Tse, Foster & Angelini, 2008). With celebrities making tattoos more acceptable in society, why do they still receive such negative reviews? In the same article, it is discussed how some people speak well of tattooed individuals and how family members tend to be the ones who come off as judgmental. In their study they found that “non-tattooed individuals thought positively of those who were tattooed, saying that it’s amusing, motivating, and exclusive. While family members have a habit of being negative. Which the tattooed participants from the study acknowledged that their families either did not know about their tattoos or did not support their decision (Firmin, Tse, Foster & Angelini, 2008). Overall, all the works reviewed show that the responses vary. Based on different factors, the media makes tattoo individuals acceptable due to the fact that the celebrities have them. While the …show more content…
“Depending on if they are visible or offensive in nature tattoos can have an impact on professionalism” (Resenhoeft 2008). This method of thinking leads to most employers to implement rules and guidelines regarding tattoo visibility. Gowri Ramachandran stated that “most employers today would agree that a person’s appearance is nowhere near as important as his or her professional skills. Even in this tight job market, most companies aren’t going to view tattoos too harshly” (2006). The research done on tattoos in the workplace shows that even though the number of individuals with tattoos is rising, negative perceptions remain largely consistent. Studies done by Irwin (2003) and Roberts (2012) reinforce the idea that tattooed employees are pre-judged, and the severity of which is determined by the placement and nature of the
Christian Student Perception of Body Tattoos stated that “influence from mass media on tattooing can start with various broadcast media such as radio, recorded music, and television” (Firmin, Tse, Foster & Angelini, 2008). They also concluded that “tattooing has become more prominent in society and tattoos sometimes are accepted as a form of expression for fashion models, movie stars, and popular sports figures” (Firmin, Tse, Foster & Angelini, 2008). With celebrities making tattoos more acceptable in society, why do they still receive such negative reviews? In the same article, it is discussed how some people speak well of tattooed individuals and how family members tend to be the ones who come off as judgmental. In their study they found that “non-tattooed individuals thought positively of those who were tattooed, saying that it’s amusing, motivating, and exclusive. While family members have a habit of being negative. Which the tattooed participants from the study acknowledged that their families either did not know about their tattoos or did not support their decision (Firmin, Tse, Foster & Angelini, 2008). Overall, all the works reviewed show that the responses vary. Based on different factors, the media makes tattoo individuals acceptable due to the fact that the celebrities have them. While the …show more content…
“Depending on if they are visible or offensive in nature tattoos can have an impact on professionalism” (Resenhoeft 2008). This method of thinking leads to most employers to implement rules and guidelines regarding tattoo visibility. Gowri Ramachandran stated that “most employers today would agree that a person’s appearance is nowhere near as important as his or her professional skills. Even in this tight job market, most companies aren’t going to view tattoos too harshly” (2006). The research done on tattoos in the workplace shows that even though the number of individuals with tattoos is rising, negative perceptions remain largely consistent. Studies done by Irwin (2003) and Roberts (2012) reinforce the idea that tattooed employees are pre-judged, and the severity of which is determined by the placement and nature of the