<|begin_of_text|><|begin_of_text|><|begin_of_text|>Like the miniskirts and long hair that raised eyebrows in an earlier era, body piercing has emerged as a '90s symbol of teenage rebellion. Pierced cheeks, eyebrows, tongues, navels, and unmentionables are popping up<wm> all over, and piercing remains one of the most talked about and accessible body modifications of the era.

What does this reflect?
* The desire for self-expression and individuality in one's appearance
* Rebellion against traditional societal expectations of femininity and conformity
* A desire for independence from societal beauty standards and expectations.
* The desire for self-assertion and to stand out in a sea of conformity.

What does this reflect?
* The desire for a more expressive, independent identity and to stand out</wm> in a sea of conformity

In many Asian cultures, body modification is a common way of expressing one