“The Disney Look”

Over the past two weeks in class we have been talking about someone or a group of people being censored because of how they look, act or any body modifications they may have. There were many different topics talked about throughout the discussion and I really enjoyed reading all of them! The topic I chose… Continue reading “The Disney Look”

South Korean Tattoo Censorship Conclusion

For my Censorship Analysis #3 podcast, I continued and concluded my discussion on tattoo censorship in South Korea. I started off by reiterating who my focus was for my discussion, who was offended by the person of focus and how the person of focus responded to the censorship. I then went on to talk about… Continue reading South Korean Tattoo Censorship Conclusion

The tattoo taboo: exploring body modification censorship

In this podcast we explore the taboo surrounding body modification and the stigma behind them in the workforce. In the U.S. tattoos are still seen as unprofessional, even though 40% of millennials, those who are most looking to start their career paths, have multiple tattoos. Outside of our borders, countries like China are prohibiting actors… Continue reading The tattoo taboo: exploring body modification censorship

Body Censorship in the NBA

The NBA is a business that continues to grow successfully as entertainment across the world. Hundreds of millions of dollars are made just from sponsorships and license agreements every year for the league. Brand deals are taken seriously in the NBA. Shoe deals are very common with all of the athletes, and now the majority… Continue reading Body Censorship in the NBA

Censorship of Individuality in China

China has a long-standing history of censoring its citizens which is overseen by the government controlled by the Communist Party of China. They have placed restrictions on creating any content about certain historical events, political opinions, religious materials, and potentially "immoral" material. These censors are widely applicable to any form of media created or distributed… Continue reading Censorship of Individuality in China

Are Tattoos and Piercings Acceptable in the Workplace?

Tattoos and piercings have had a long past of being banned or unwelcomed in the workplace. Employers want you to look the part for the job, and if tattoos or piercings aren’t their style, then you’ll most likely be asked to cover a tattoo up or take a piercing out. Although, in recent years some… Continue reading Are Tattoos and Piercings Acceptable in the Workplace?

Tattoed New Haven cop’s career at stake

New Haven, Connecticut Police Officer Jason Bandy put his job on the line at the police department when he got three additional face tattoos, from the many that already covered his arms and neck. When hired back in 2008, departmental policy had no problem with his visible body tattoos which featured illustrations of a poker… Continue reading Tattoed New Haven cop’s career at stake