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Discrimination of Tattoos in the Workforce. Elias Noriega Oakland University. Tattoo Machine courtesy of Russinov/Dreamstime.com. Research Question. How are tattoo people discriminated against in the workforce? H ow they affect the employment of an applicant?.
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Discrimination of Tattoos in the Workforce Elias Noriega Oakland University Tattoo Machine courtesy of Russinov/Dreamstime.com
Research Question • How are tattoo people discriminated against in the workforce? • How they affect the employment of an applicant? Hidden tattoo courtesy of Innovatedcaptures/Dreamstime.com
Importance of question • Tattoos are growing trend amongst our generation. • They are a form of art and expression • Discrimination of tattooed people affects the numbers in the workforce and quality. Tattoo Supplies courtesy of Lubastock/Dreamstime.com
The Affect on Employment • Out of 20 people, 17 of them are currently employed. • This included on campus and off campus • 16 out of 20, stated that tattoos should not have effect on employment.
Tattooed or not? Neon tattoo design courtesy of DanelleMccollum/ Dreamstime.com • 12 people had at least one tattoo. • 8 people did not. • In comparison 15 people are planning on getting a tattoo. • 3 people who did not are planning.
Should tattoos be allowed? • Out of 20, 15 people stated yes. • Form of expression/art • Does not affect work • Beliefs • The “No” reasons: • Unprofessional • Not appropriate • Does not like them
Main Discrimination • When asked the main reasons for discrimination. These were the results • 7 did not fit professional setting/ appearance • 4 design of tattoo • 3 was location • 6 against beliefs.
Results • 14 million people in America have at least one tattoo. • There are jobs and industries that will not hire you. • John Clarks article (Tattoo You) of nurse. • Experiment conduct in restaurant setting with tattooed and non-tattooed. • The Tattoo Forum • Discusses tattoo designs, related experience as well as laws and rules • Rubber band test
Conclusion • Tattoos can affect your employment as of now, however it is a growing trend in our generation. • Most companies do have policies for tattoo and some do not. • Most industries do accept tattoos or are starting too. • Example- article by Mike Boyd discussing conversation of two business pertaining to tattoos. • Tattoo removal is an option.
Any Questions? Tattoo artwork courtesy of Lucidwaters/Dreamstime.com Wings tattoo design courtesy of KseniyaPolishchuk/ Dreamstime.com Love tattoo courtesy of N.l /Dreamstime.com Pride lion tattoo courtesy of Kuzzie/ Dreamstime.com
References • Boyd, M. (2007). Commentary: Learning to accept tattoos and piercings in the workplace. The Colorado Springs Business Journal (Pre- June 2, 2012), 0. Retrieved from http://search.proquest.com/docview/224583570?accountid=12924 • Brallier, S. A., Maguire, K. A., Smith, D. A., & Palm, L. J. (2011). Visible tattoos and employment in the restaurant service industry. International Journal of Business and Social Science, 2(6) pg. 72-76. Retrieved from http://search.proquest.com/docview/904525399?accountid=12924 • Clark, J. R. (2012, March). Tattoo You. Air Medical Journal, 31(2), Pg. 68-69. • Harden, S. (2013, December 11). Tattoo Statistics. In Statistic Brain. Retrieved from http://www.statisticbrain.com/tattoo-statistics/ • Jobs that discriminate. (n.d.). In The Tattoo Forum. Retrieved from http://www.thetattooforum.com/jobs-discriminate-t15170p5.html • Tattoo: what you need to know. (2012, May 9). In WebMD. Retrieved from http://www.webmd.com/skin-problems-and-treatments/tattoos-what-you-need-know
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