I had recently been in a job interview. During our discussion with the interviewer, he stressed out the importance of "professional appearance" in the workplace, which included covering any visible tattoos someone might have. It is a fact that visible tattoos and other body modification often make gainful employment difficult in a great deal of jobs. Employers still look down on tattoos or regard them as contributing to an "unprofessional appearance".
Why are tattoos treated like that? Why are they considered to be extreme and why do they still create negative associations to the public's mind despite their increasing popularity?

In many cultures, tattoos are generally associated with criminality. Therefore, those who choose to be tattooed in such countries usually keep their "ink" covered for fear of reprisal.

For example, many businesses such as gyms, hot springs and recreational facilities in Japan, still ban people with visible tattoos, in part because of their......

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Title: Tattoos And Secular Attitudes
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Approximate Pages: 2 (250 words per double-spaced page)

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