I have chosen is Tattoos and Body Piercings: New Terrain for Employers and Courts by Jon D. Bible. It can be found in the fall 2010 Labor Law Journal Volume 61 issue 3 pages 109-122. The author is a professor of business at the College of Business Administration at Texas State University. Based on his background‚ I expect the author’s presentation to be fair and unbiased. The introduction starts by discussing the possible negative effect of employees’ tattoos and piercings could have on business
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Tattoos and Piercings In John Leo’s “The ‘Modern Primitives’” and Max Slowik’s article “U.S. Army considering new tattoo policy‚” they discuss the topic of body modifications and the effects they have on one’s life. Although tattoos and piercings are thought of as “rebellious” or “absurd” by many people‚ it does not stop one from getting them. Leo states‚ “We are now in the late baroque phase of self-penetration” (Leo 160). I could not agree with him more‚ because it seems like more and more people
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Tattoos and Body Piercing Although a lot of people have tattoos and body piercing‚ there are twice as many who don’t know the history‚ development‚ or the safety and dangers of them. The history of tattoos and body piercing goes deep. Starting around 3150 BC according to (Bianca‚ 2010) “Egyptians enjoyed adorning themselves with body piercing‚ and only the Pharaohs and they royal family were allowed to have certain body piercings that would distinguished them among the commoners”. With that Pharaohs
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The History of Tattoos and Body Piercing To some tattoos are forms of expression of ones personality. Tattoos are as diverse as the people who wear them. The past of tattoos has been dated back 5000 years ago. Now tattoos are a must see attraction all around the world. In some cultures tattoos are a form of symbolism‚ others are traditions. The word tattoo comes from the Samoan word “tatau” which means to mark‚ and the Polynesian word “ta” which means to strike something. The prime organ in the
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’Tattoos and Piercings in the Workplace.’ Tattoos and piercings should be permitted in the workplace! In this presentation: Rise in number of piercings and tattoos Societies view Employers view Why do people think less of those with body art or piercings? Rights concerning body art and piercings. Why they should be permitted. Societies view Becoming more liberated and expressive. Piercings and
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28‚ 2009 Body Piercings and Tattoos in America For many people‚ body piercings and tattoos are on the fringe of society. People do this as an act of rebellion against the social standards. In many cultures‚ these body modifications have negative or positive acceptance‚ but in American’s society‚ body modification‚ for many decades‚ has received a very negative response. Nevertheless‚ body piercings and tattoos have become more mainstream. In many movies‚ advertisements
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Tattoos and Body Piercing in the Workforce What canvas holds some of the most creative artwork today? If you guessed the human skin‚ you would be right. However‚ about three decades ago‚ one would only find these types of markings and insignias on what would be considered the “rough” crowd: bikers‚ sailors‚ gang members‚ and prison inmates. Today; however‚ tattoos and piercings can be seen on nearly anyone from the age of 15 and up. Not to mention‚ these body modifications can be found on all
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Do Tattoos & Piercings Affect Employment By Zoe Conway In our society there are different types of people‚ each with their own characteristics and opinions. But when it comes to jobs‚ your appearance plays a larger role in getting a job than your CV does. Some employers believe that a person with tattoos and piercings‚ cannot be taken seriously in the workplace‚ and are ‘delinquents’‚ or ‘risky’ in the line of business. Although other employers believe judging someone by their tattoos‚ or piercings
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The History of Tattoos and Body Piercing * * * * Angela Gipson * * * * COM/150 * * * * 04/30/2010 * * * * Linda Neff Tattoos and body piercings come in different shapes and sizes‚ from the delicate to the extreme. What is the obsession with tattoos and body piercings and why do people insist on having them done? Do people just do these gestures without knowing the pros‚ cons‚ and the statistics of people who get an infection or die from tattoos and body piercing? Everyone has the
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Tattoo Acceptance in the Workplace Specific Purpose Statement: To persuade my audience that Tattoos should be widely accepted in the workplace. Thesis Statement: The number of people with tattoos is continually growing‚ but employers are still reluctant to hire those with visible tattoos. Introduction: Is there anyone here that does not like tattoos or likes them‚ but would never think of getting one? Today‚ tattoos are a growing in popularity when before tattoos were only seen on people
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