opinions of tattoos

Positive

Yes they are, but I disagree with those beliefs.

 

Tattoos are frowned upon in the majority of the US. However, a great deal of this is done in the business world. Many businesses look down upon people with tattoos and won't hire them. Another post that said "no" to this question explained how the older generations are the ones that stereotype those with tattoos. But the older generations are the ones who will hire us. It isn't right to stereotype inked people.

Women with Tattoos are trashy

 

The more education a woman has, the less likely she is to have branded herself as trash with a tattoo. I would never hire a woman with visible tatoos for a professional position. Tattoos scream poor judgement, and people with poor judgement are unsuitable and unacceptable in professional jobs. I wouldn't want my clients and customers thinking the entire organization was unprofessional.

The Old Timers

 

The older generations still view tattoos as symbolic to the nature of the "hardass". The younger generations are coming to accept the cultured individuals but it is a slow proccess. As more and more people join the inked revolution, the acceptance grows. Intelligent people begin to grow bored and more often than not are creative in their mindset therefore have begun to show such creativity through body art and the older generation cannot see it that clearly quite yet.

Yes there are

 

So many employers refuse to hire somebody with a sleeve of tattoos or with tattoos that are a little unorthodox. What somebody has on there skin does not define nor restrict their abilities to do their job. Whether it be a tattoo from a different religion or a tattoo that is completely pointless, it does not cut back your abilities nor your knowledge.

Negative

It's up to you, it's your body.

 

These days tattoos are becoming more and more accepted in society. But theres still a group of people who think it's immoral or immature or stupid. But honestly, everyone is right and no one is right. If you choose to decorate your body with a tattoo then so be it. And if someone you know wants a tattoo then support them in their decision, don't shove your morals down their throats. If your argument is anything along the lines of "you'll regret it later" then all I have to say to you is this... It's my body, it's my life. And once I die I'm not going to be around to regret it. You have one lifetime to do whatever you want, so do whatever you want.

People without tattoos are treated rudely by those with tattoos.

 

It is interesting to note how many times I've been told by people with ink that I need to take a walk on the wild side and get a tattoo. I am tired of people with ink whining that people criticize them for their tattoos. News flash: It doesn't matter to me if you have ink or not. Stop playing the victim, enjoy your tattoos, and don't expect everyone to mirror your views! It is still a free country.

Tattoos have a place.

 

If people want to wear tattoos it's fine, but don't expect to get a high paying job wearing them. Now if you're in entertainment or self employed maybe, but a job not. I would not hire anyone who had tattoos from head to toe and all over your neck and face. Now if you have a little heart or something on your leg, or something, that's different. I am talking about the ones just all over your body.

Tattoos have become the norm, and are no longer negatively stereotyped by the majority.

 

There are still people who view them negatively, but tattoos have become a right of passage into adulthood by many of America's youth. With that being said, the type and placement of the tattoo can be viewed negatively. For example, tattoos on the face still aren't "normal", nor are "rough" depictions.