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adornment  

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  • The body is a stable and predictable biological model; however, it is in many respects linked to societal values and cultural norms. This is why the physical appearance of a person is shaped not only by genetic factors that cannot be changed but also by practices of beautification. [Source: Encyclopedia of Consumer Culture; Adornment]

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