Here's a clip from the article (2017):
The world no longer needs to have a discussion every time a famous woman shaves all her hair off, and it's a clear signal that we are finally reaching a new point of freedom for women's self-expression. Aside from anything else, in the age of the internet, we are all inherently less shockable.
The article seems focused more on celebrities, but is also applicable for those who have no interest in celebrity status.