Some people worry about maintaining a tan. If they do not have the time to tan naturally, they sometimes go to a tanning salon or use chemicals to simulate a tan. This might seem bizarre in some cultures, which can help us realize that
A) the line between beauty and deviance is fluid and changes across time and place.
B) there are some types of body modification that are never tolerated anywhere.
C) the rest of the world keeps backward practices and superstitions.
D) people who get fake tans are deviant.

Question

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The fact that different cultures have different attitudes towards maintaining a tan helps us understand that what is considered acceptable or desirable in terms of physical appearance is not fixed and can vary across time and place. This sheds light on the fluidity of the line between beauty and deviance. Choice B is incorrect because there are many types of body modifications that are culturally accepted in some societies, such as tattoos or piercings. Choice C is incorrect and reflects a cultural bias that has no basis in fact. Choice D is incorrect because getting a fake tan is not considered deviant behavior in most cultures.

Some People Worry About Maintaining a Tan