Loads of people who may be reading this are likely to think tattoos are normal, as a matter of fact I feel the same way. But I have been reading lots of articles recently and even talking to my parents and people of the older generations, and unfortunately it doesnt seem that tattoos are socially acceptable afterall. Tattoos, over the last 20 years have become unbelievably popular. But, it is pretty clear that the majority of societies members still see them as inappropriate and unacceptable.
The main problem seems to be with careers and jobs, if someone has visible tattoos they are often disregarded for the job instantly. Most of these jobs seem to be in the business world, but still this goes to show that people are serious about thinking tattoos are inappropriate. There are plenty of nightclubs across the UK, particularly up north such as newcastle that refuse entry to anybody who has visible tattoos. This is pretty ridiculous and in no other terms, discrimination. It is really sad to think that because some people make the choice to use their body as a blank canvas, in which they wish to decorate, they are seen to be an outcast and a lesser member of society.
So even though the tattoo community has come a long way from where they were, it seems we still have a long and rocky road to travel yet...
(original blog post - http://infinitetattoos.wordpress.com/2008/08/26/are-tattoos-still-taboo/)
