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Discrimination of Tattoos in the Workforce
Elias NoriegaOakland 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.
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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?
• 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.
Neon tattoo design courtesy of Danelle Mccollum/ Dreamstime.com
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?Wings tattoo design courtesy of Kseniya Polishchuk / Dreamstime.com
Pride lion tattoo courtesy of Kuzzie/ Dreamstime.com
Love tattoo courtesy of N.l /Dreamstime.com
Tattoo artwork courtesy of Lucidwaters /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://
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•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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