For years tattoos and piercings have been stereotyped as negative and as a sign of a criminal personality. There are several TV shows about tattoo art, and according to most surveys, just thirty percent of adult Americans have one or more tattoos. Villains in television and movies are often seen with excessive piercings or tattoos and it’s fairly common for those who have visible tattoos or piercings to have a harder time getting a job than those who don’t, even if they’re more qualified. According to an article from the Huffington Post, hiring managers feel that hiring people with visible tattoos will make them unappealing to customers and customers prefer staff to not be tattooed.
Negative Views of Piercings and Tattoos Should Be Re-examined
