I'm not sure how everyone feels about tattoos, or piercings. I know that most people in my generation love tattoos and it's become really common to have tattoos. The older generations however, don't see it that way. I really don't know how the stereotypes came to be. Maybe tattoos started out because only people in jail, or people of color had tattoos? Every older adult I know has nothing good to say about tattoos. If you have a tattoo, they will judge you, and automatically decide that you are a bad person simply because you have put art on your body. I simply don't get how people can be so judgmental and cynical.
Everyone says that you shouldn't judge based on appearance, but if you are covered in tattoos, they are going to judge you. My mother is a perfect example of this. Every time we go somewhere and she sees someone covered in tattoos, she says to me, "See? Now doesn't that look lovely?!" Sarcasm of course. I find it so rude. Yes, it is "untraditional," and maybe even "risky" but if someone wants ink all over their body, that should be their decision, and none of your business. If you don't like it, don't look at them!
This brings me to the whole work force discussion. I strongly believe that since tattoos are becoming very common, employers should not be able to discriminate against them. You could have the best resume, the best experience, but if you're covered in tattoos, you can guarantee that someone else is going to get the job. I've filled out applications that say you can't have facial piercings, visible tattoos, or even wear perfume! I was shocked to read this, considering it was for a food/restaurant business! It wasn't even in the business world, but simply in a fast food restaurant you can't have a little ink on your skin?
I personally only have two tattoos, but I would really like to get a bunch more. Everyone says they are addicting, and that is so true! I want to get tattoos and not worry about where to put them on my body in case I want a good job. I'm going to school to be a paralegal, so I highly doubt anyone would hire me if I had tattoos up and down my arms. I think it's because people assume that if we have tattoos, we have been into trouble, or we have made bad decisions. Some people say that it is simply unprofessional. Yes, it may be unprofessional, but have you seen how business people dress? It's depressing. I think people can look good in anything if they just try. How are you supposed to look fabulous in a brown pantsuit?!
Yes, you can always cover them up for work. Which is probably what I will be doing, but that just makes life more complicated. Why should we have to disguise our true selves when we are at work? Work is something we are supposed to love doing, but covering yourself up seems so fake. Plus, it would get very tiring having to wear long-sleeved shirts all the time. I just really think that people need to become more open-minded. They need to learn that tattoos and piercings is art, it's expression, it's life. They need to stop looking at us of that tattooed nature as "hoodlums" or "trouble," because that is simply not true, and it's just a stereotype.
I have a very strong opinion about this, and it's because I have such a passion for fashion. What to wear, and how to wear it. What about wearing your own skin? Why is that such a crime?
I have a feeling that this type of movement, this rebellion of tattoos and piercings won't happen for another 20 to 40 years, maybe even longer. What are your thoughts on this topic?
It's really something to think about.
Everyone says that you shouldn't judge based on appearance, but if you are covered in tattoos, they are going to judge you. My mother is a perfect example of this. Every time we go somewhere and she sees someone covered in tattoos, she says to me, "See? Now doesn't that look lovely?!" Sarcasm of course. I find it so rude. Yes, it is "untraditional," and maybe even "risky" but if someone wants ink all over their body, that should be their decision, and none of your business. If you don't like it, don't look at them!
This brings me to the whole work force discussion. I strongly believe that since tattoos are becoming very common, employers should not be able to discriminate against them. You could have the best resume, the best experience, but if you're covered in tattoos, you can guarantee that someone else is going to get the job. I've filled out applications that say you can't have facial piercings, visible tattoos, or even wear perfume! I was shocked to read this, considering it was for a food/restaurant business! It wasn't even in the business world, but simply in a fast food restaurant you can't have a little ink on your skin?
I personally only have two tattoos, but I would really like to get a bunch more. Everyone says they are addicting, and that is so true! I want to get tattoos and not worry about where to put them on my body in case I want a good job. I'm going to school to be a paralegal, so I highly doubt anyone would hire me if I had tattoos up and down my arms. I think it's because people assume that if we have tattoos, we have been into trouble, or we have made bad decisions. Some people say that it is simply unprofessional. Yes, it may be unprofessional, but have you seen how business people dress? It's depressing. I think people can look good in anything if they just try. How are you supposed to look fabulous in a brown pantsuit?!
Yes, you can always cover them up for work. Which is probably what I will be doing, but that just makes life more complicated. Why should we have to disguise our true selves when we are at work? Work is something we are supposed to love doing, but covering yourself up seems so fake. Plus, it would get very tiring having to wear long-sleeved shirts all the time. I just really think that people need to become more open-minded. They need to learn that tattoos and piercings is art, it's expression, it's life. They need to stop looking at us of that tattooed nature as "hoodlums" or "trouble," because that is simply not true, and it's just a stereotype.
I have a very strong opinion about this, and it's because I have such a passion for fashion. What to wear, and how to wear it. What about wearing your own skin? Why is that such a crime?
I have a feeling that this type of movement, this rebellion of tattoos and piercings won't happen for another 20 to 40 years, maybe even longer. What are your thoughts on this topic?
It's really something to think about.
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