Scene Five: September 27, 2007:
Including and Engaging people with body modifications: What's the point?
People have very different ideas and reactions to people with body modifications. Read what your fellow neighbors, co-workers and Americans think about body modifications!
PERCEPTIONS
In 2004 34 percent of Americans thought tattoos made them appear sexy and 29 percent thought they made them attractive. (Harris Interactive Poll)
In 2003 people without tattoos thought that people with tattoos were less attractive (42%), less sexy (36%), less intelligent (31%), and more rebellious (57%). (Harris Interactive Poll)
Only 17% of those with tattoos regretted getting tattooed.
Many people in workplaces believe that visible tattoos will be seen negatively by customers or co-workers.
42% of managers said their opinion of someone would lower if they had visible body art. (Careerbuilder and Vault.com)
81% thought piercing other than in the ears is unprofessional (Careerbuilder and Vault.com)
75% believed visible tattoos are unprofessional (Careerbuilder and Vault.com)
63% of women and 61% of men approve of cosmetic surgery (American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery)
34% of women, 18% of men, 26% of white Americans and 25% of non-White Americans said they would consider cosmetic surgery for themselves. (American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery)
Scene Five was the fifth session of the 2007 NW Diversity Learning Series, Life Theater - Inclusion and Engagement: Challenging and Expanding My Diversity Competency: Moving Beyond My Comfort Zone. The Series, held in Seattle, WA, is organized by The GilDeane Group, publishers of DiversityCentral.com.
Presenters were Donna Stringer, President, Executive Diversity Services, Seattle, WA, and Jamie Barber, corporate employee, Seattle, WA,