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History and Culture
• Average estimation of practicing tattooing was 12, 000 years B.C.
• Tattoos are part of many cultures and religion– Undeveloped society: tattoos showed working status,
belief, communication, etc.– Modern: continue to show religion and culture, self
expression, art, etc.• 21st century: sailors, marines, and bikers with
tattoos • ‘body modification’
The Tattoo Discourse Community
“…six defining characteristics that will be necessary and sufficient…” – John Swales
Tattoo community characteristics: Common goals lexis certain terms Communication & information
Conventions/magazines Membership Identity
tattoos
Why are these individuals with tattoos not accepted into society's working area?
Corporation views Older generation Religion Gender Law loops
VS
Appearances of a Person with Tattoos
Religious View• Often frowned upon by
Catholics, Christians, and etc.
• Some religions are very accepting of tattoos
• Way to show their belief• Not all religious people
think negative of tattoos• Another form of tattooing is
using henna ink
Corporations and Businesses View
• They want to look good to gain business and benefits
• Set tattoo and piercing policies
So, What do you think of employers’ anti-tattoo policies?
http://www.youtube.com/user/yopinion#p/u/28/CM_RQ6ASuak
Appearances of a Person with tattoos (continued)
Modern View• Grown to be more
accepting• Not seen as a problem in
the working area• Common in young people• Shows confidence
Older Generation View• Tattoos are not accepted in
the working area• Found to be childish• Inappropriate
The struggle continues..Some Traditions
Common Business entire
BUT…SMALL BUSINESSES OPEN
Art is formed and practiced
& a new community is created
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