Tattoos in today's society is associated with discrimination, stigmatism, and approval and disapproval from others. Due to the increase of people with body art, why does society and the workplace look down on people with tattoos? Employers want their business to be the most successful and professional. Most employers feel that appearance is one of the most important aspects of being professional when it comes to the workplace. Employers usually do not have a problem with people with tattoos, however, they feel that tattoos should be exposed outside of the workplace. Some employers strongly believe that tattoos are distracting and can cause issues with clients. If the clients do not feel comfortable with working or seeing people with tattoos, they can lose business.
Therefore, most workplaces want to please their clients and costumers so they will tell employees to cover up. Stigma has been around for decades and is not ending because it is such a strong believe. Stigma points back that tattoos can be seen as not classy. Although tattoos have been around for decades, it has positive and negative labels from society. Society influences others decisions. The workplace today varies upon rules referring to employees having body art. Discrimination is another key factor to why the workplace expects its employees to have body art covered. Employers do not want to be sued so they enforce dress codes that pertain to each and every employee. Will the workplace ever be completely accepting of employees having tattoos? Employers look for excellent qualifications and skills; however, appearance is a first impression.
Therefore, most workplaces want to please their clients and costumers so they will tell employees to cover up. Stigma has been around for decades and is not ending because it is such a strong believe. Stigma points back that tattoos can be seen as not classy. Although tattoos have been around for decades, it has positive and negative labels from society. Society influences others decisions. The workplace today varies upon rules referring to employees having body art. Discrimination is another key factor to why the workplace expects its employees to have body art covered. Employers do not want to be sued so they enforce dress codes that pertain to each and every employee. Will the workplace ever be completely accepting of employees having tattoos? Employers look for excellent qualifications and skills; however, appearance is a first impression.
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This video shows a author who is interviewing a younger woman about tattoos in the workplace and stigma. Industries are mentioned that are appropriate and inappropriate for body art and how covering tattoos is important in certain job fields. The younger woman talks about how tattoos are a form of art and expression. She believes that one day, tattoos will be accepted in the workplace because her generation is taking over.
This video shows a author who is interviewing a younger woman about tattoos in the workplace and stigma. Industries are mentioned that are appropriate and inappropriate for body art and how covering tattoos is important in certain job fields. The younger woman talks about how tattoos are a form of art and expression. She believes that one day, tattoos will be accepted in the workplace because her generation is taking over.