The document discusses the discrimination faced by people with tattoos and the stereotypes associated with them. It notes that tattoos have a long history dating back to ancient Egyptians and continue to be an important form of expression and communication in cultures around the world. However, people with tattoos often face prejudice and missed opportunities due to the assumption that they are thugs or criminals. The document argues that to overcome these stereotypes, people must look past surface appearances and tattoos to understand individuals on a deeper level.

1. The Stereotypes Behind Tattoos A Presentation By: Brandon Stokes SLC: Arts & Education

2. Importance of a universal issue I have witnessed people with tattoos be discriminated against. My brother has been rejected for jobs because of the tattoos that he has. I have watched this issue become a very emotional subject for the people involved.

3. Stereotypes & Discrimination People with tattoos are discriminated against everyday. They are portrayed as thugs, bikers or criminals. For years they have been held back from opportunities for the art on their skin. People with tattoos are and have been the most colorful people in the world for as long as men have walked the earth.

5. Over centuries tattoos has been a way of communication for many types of people.

7. Notable People in our society Lebron James has tattoos with family ties to his mother and children. World Humanitarian Angelina Jolie says she wears her heart on her sleeves. Pro-wrestler CM Punk says he uses his tattoos to show his emotion.

8. Expression CM Punk wears his emotions all over his body. Angelina Jolie is quiet but expresses her mind on her body.

9. Various Gang Tattoos Gang Tattoo Biker Tattoo

10. Conclusion The epidemic of these stereotypes has to stop Peoples lives are being limited to what society wants it to be. To know the real story you have to talk to these people to really KNOW THEM!

11. Works Cited Sherman, Karen “Tattoos, A way of life”/Smithsonian.com/articles/tattoos

12. Restating The Importance