Shannon notes that women in some cultures voluntarily alter their bodies with sometimes painful piercings that, in her opinion, look weird. Based on this, Shannon decides that women in those cultures must be horribly oppressed compared with women in her own culture. Shannon's position might be best interpreted as:

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Shannon's position reflects ethnocentrism, which involves judging other cultures based on the values and beliefs of one's own culture. She assumes that the piercings are a sign of oppression without understanding the cultural significance or context behind them. This perspective fails to recognize the diversity of cultural practices and can lead to harmful stereotypes and judgments.

Shannon Notes That Women in Some Cultures Voluntarily Alter Their