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This article explores the rise of cosmetic surgery among the poor in Brazil, highlighting how aesthetic defects are often linked to broader social issues. It argues that plastic surgery serves as a means for marginalized individuals to navigate a neoliberal economy, where beauty is perceived as a right and a pathway to social mobility. The author emphasizes the complex interplay between societal inequalities, consumer desires, and the cultural significance of beauty in Brazilian identity.
- Author
- shaanvituteja2
- Language
- EN