I think that tattoos and piercings are quite possibly one of the most idiotic things you can do to your body.
But, even with that being said, I believe we live in a free country and you can do whatever you want to yourself as long as it does not endanger others.
Also, I do not believe that children should be permitted to make any permanent changes to their body.
Once they are adults, then they will have to take responsibility for themselves and their own decisions.
Now where the sticky parts come into play is, whether or not an employer should be able to discriminate for or against a person on the basis of tattoos and body modifications.
My answer is Yes (within reason)
That is to say. If the tattoos can be hidden by normal clothing. Then no.
But if a person has tattoos up the side of the face… backs of hands… unnatural hair colors or hair styles.
Then I say that business owner should be able to discriminate especially if that person will be representing the company in some way shape or form.
Obviously, some positions, your appearance will not matter. (construction crew, Nighttime cleaning crews, Warehouse work etc.
But that is up to the employer to determine. Not the employee.
As an adult you should be acutely aware that tattooing your face is likely to reduce your employment opportunities.
3 replies on “Political beliefs (Tattoo & Body Modification)”
I agree that facial tattoos, lip and nose rings, and kool-aid colored hair will not do much for your career or long-term employment opportunities. Just being tattooed should not be a reason to not get hired for a job that you are qualified to do. I drove a truck for a nation-wide office supply company for almost 17 years. We would average 30-40 stops a day, work a 10 hr. day minimum, and we got paid decently for what we did. It was extremely physical work and our customers didn’t care whether or not we had any tattoos showing, they just needed to get the things they needed to run their business. We all had regular customers that we knew on a first-name basis, and I even had several compliments and questions about the artwork that I have on both biceps and forearms. Being heavily tattooed does not make you an un-employable person, your attitude and job skills do. My employer had no problem with my artwork, and that is what quality tattoos are, it’s artwork. You may not agree, but that’s okay. Don’t judge a book by it’s cover.
In a previous job I helped people find employment. People with nose rings, brow piercings, lip rings, tongue bars, and face tattoos would come in complaining they couldn’t find a job.
I would tell them to cover the ink, take out all the metal, etc. because they don’t want to bring out any bias in an employer during the interview.
Some would disagree or go on a rant about doing what they want. Those who listened found jobs. Those who did not would come back time and again and I’d tell them the same thing.
Let your interview, skills, and experience do the talking. Not your clothes, ink, or decorations.
Once you get the job, then follow the rules of the company. Many will allow tattoos or other depending on the type of work.
I think it depends on how customer/client facing the role is; but certainly a company or business has the right not to employ them if they feel it will adversely affect their business.
You are free to do anything. You’re not free to avoid the consequences.