Tattooed & Pierced - Breaking the Stereotype

 Many groups that contain the less common of people complain about being judged upon.  This prejudice should not be seen as not as severe versus other prejudices  such as racism, sexism, and discrimination upon religious beliefs. There are ways however people can help to break the stereotypes.
 First off, stop having such a grudge against  the discrimination. This will make people view others with modifications as hard-headed or unforgiving. "Cutting the attitude," as stated by the article is a good way to start. Being kind and your general self is a good way to start, don't be snobby and don't go looking for a fight. Another thing is to go against the flow, if you keep thinking about the negative stereotypes of your modifications, chances are you will act that way. Do what is unexpected of you. Go the extra mile in the work you do, shine above the rest. Simply smiling or greeting someone warmly can change someones point of view on you. Lastly, random acts of kindness to people whom you don't know will show that people with body art and piercings aren't all bad, but kind, and it will make a positive impact on people you do and don't know, softening the ways they see body modifications.


Analysis:
 Despite the negative stereotypes place upon body modifications, people with body modifications can do small things that will go a long way. Doing what is unexpected and going against the stereotypes of their modifications is a great way to start changing others point of views on people with body art.


Reflection Questions:
1. How do you view people with body modifications?
2. What are other possible ways to expand acceptance of body modifications?


Citation:


Hudson, K. L. (n.d.). About.com. Retrieved from http://tattoo.about.com/cs/articles/a/break_stereotyp.htm