Tattoos: An Act of Self Expression not Evil
Why are tattoos considered unprofessional, and why is this still an issue in the workplace? Tattoos and piercings have become less of a problem in the recent years, but the problem is still there and honestly, it shouldn't have been seen as one in the first place. 1 in 5 Americans have tattoos, that's 14% of the American population and all together 45 million people with tattoos, many that are facing prejudice in the workplace(Statistic).
I’m someone who has and is 100% pro tattoos in and out of the workplace, but many seem to disagree with showing them in the workplace because of the “unprofessional” vibe they give off. According to an article Think before you Ink tattoos are a definite taboo, …show more content…
It’s all a classic case of judging a book by its cover, these workplaces and customers are assuming they know who and how this person is based on how they look and present themselves. That’s not the way things should be they’re not different they need money and work just like the next person to support themselves and their families, but that's not the way you see it is it....You look, you see, and you judged. People become more influenced by their own biases and beliefs than they do with actual evidence.
Surveys were taken of those in the workplace to see how those felt about tattoos in the workplace. “People aging 18-25 were the most accepting of tattoos in the office with only 22% claiming they are inappropriate”. That percentage rises with each age group, 63% of people aged 60 and older found tattoos objectionable at work. “Out of all the surveying done 67% of workers said tattoos are extremely inappropriate in the workplace. While 31% reported they had been affected by a company policy regarding
Why are tattoos considered unprofessional, and why is this still an issue in the workplace? Tattoos and piercings have become less of a problem in the recent years, but the problem is still there and honestly, it shouldn't have been seen as one in the first place. 1 in 5 Americans have tattoos, that's 14% of the American population and all together 45 million people with tattoos, many that are facing prejudice in the workplace(Statistic).
I’m someone who has and is 100% pro tattoos in and out of the workplace, but many seem to disagree with showing them in the workplace because of the “unprofessional” vibe they give off. According to an article Think before you Ink tattoos are a definite taboo, …show more content…
It’s all a classic case of judging a book by its cover, these workplaces and customers are assuming they know who and how this person is based on how they look and present themselves. That’s not the way things should be they’re not different they need money and work just like the next person to support themselves and their families, but that's not the way you see it is it....You look, you see, and you judged. People become more influenced by their own biases and beliefs than they do with actual evidence.
Surveys were taken of those in the workplace to see how those felt about tattoos in the workplace. “People aging 18-25 were the most accepting of tattoos in the office with only 22% claiming they are inappropriate”. That percentage rises with each age group, 63% of people aged 60 and older found tattoos objectionable at work. “Out of all the surveying done 67% of workers said tattoos are extremely inappropriate in the workplace. While 31% reported they had been affected by a company policy regarding