Discussion: Body art in the workplace

In this part, we will give you some ideas and points to consider when you discuss the issue of body art in the workplace. Both the text and the video deal with the issue of body art in the workplace. As we have seen, Elliot Haworth’s article “Look at those lugholes!” relies on a personal story to challenge conventional views on body art.

Note that even though he got a job at the Telegraph, Haworth had to struggle with pessimistic views about his job options. Neither his family nor his university …

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Different views on body art

The CJS News clip “Welsh campaign challenges discrimination against ‘body art’” debates the same issue of body art in the workplace but presents three different views.

Young Cameron Bash felt discriminated by his prospective employer for having a piercing in his lip. His reaction was biased, though. On the one hand, he decided to remove his piercing to get the job. On the other hand, he started a campaign supporting body art.

The video also presents two opposed views of …

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Questions for consideration

The following questions are here to help you think about the topic. They can also help you come up with creative ideas when it comes to discussing the issue of body art in the workplace:

Tattoos vs. jobs

What types of jobs seem more accessible to people with body art? Think about the examples from the materials. Bartending or journalism are considered liberal professions. What about working in a bank or teaching?

Expressing personality

Why do you think young people choose …