Visual Taboos? Prejudice Against Tattoos in the Work Place

Discrimination over office tattoos?
Over the past few decades, body art has become increasingly popular, visible and accepted in many social circles. As a form of self-expression, tattoos are an ancient tradition dating back to a number of indigenous populations in Asia and the Americas. Despite these deep roots and social trends toward acceptance, however, there remains a long-standing stigma against visible tattoos in professional work place settings. (more…)


