10/16/14
What’s wrong
with body modifications?
In the media tattoos are portrayed as an addition to your
look making you look more rebellious. But why are they seen so negatively in
the workplace? Why do people have to abstain from self-expression just to
acquire and maintain a job?
Many people in the workplace have to cover their tattoos day
in and out due to the fact that that tattoos are viewed so negatively. It is
normal in our minds to assume that gang members and not good people in general
are the ones who have tattoos. That is why it is so ironic to see a lawyer for
example with a full sleeve. “In a forthcoming study, Mr. Timming and
colleagues asked participants to assess job candidates based on their pictures,
some of which were altered to add a neck tattoo. Inked candidates consistently
ranked lower, despite being equally qualified” (the economist.
But in workplaces with a younger or teenage clientele are
more accepting and open minded of tattooed employees (the economist).
But it is not just tattoos that people have to abstain from.
It is also any other body modifications such as piercings, scarifications and
much more.
Doing these things to your body almost guarantees you not getting your
dream job (if it
is in an office setting).
The main problem in workplaces is that it doesn’t look
professional. A doctor with gauges (stretched ears) is very unfamiliar and
people do not agree with it.
But many people with modifications are offended. “Why should
I have to stop expressing myself just to obtain a career?” Is a popular
argument made by people.
Overall society is just simply accustomed to the “normal”
look for our professional workforce. Society is not ready for a change any time
soon. But that shouldn’t restrict you from expressing yourself in any way you
would like but, you should be aware of the potential risks of unemployment.
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