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Name: Choi, Youn ah Date: Feb. 17th, 2003
Course & Section: AB-ENGL/ T2
Subject: English 13 ( 3:40-4:40 TTH)
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Corset vs. Footbinding
Though corset and footbinding have a similar function in a way that they all started as a tradition of making women suffer to look more elegant and wealthier in the eyes of men, there still are some differences between the two. First of all, corset was originated from France, Europe whereas footbinding was originated from China, Asia where it was also referred to as ¡®golden lotus¡¯. Corset was used to tighten up the waist for thinner waist and to lift up the breast of women since women with very thin waist were the most beautiful and elegant for the Europeans. On the other hand, footbinding was used to tighten up the feet to prevent it from growing any bigger si...
Name: Choi, Youn ah Date: Feb. 17th, 2003
Course & Section: AB-ENGL/ T2
Subject: English 13 ( 3:40-4:40 TTH)
Compare and Contrast
Corset vs. Footbinding
Though corset and footbinding have a similar function in a way that they all started as a tradition of making women suffer to look more elegant and wealthier in the eyes of men, there still are some differences between the two. First of all, corset was originated from France, Europe whereas footbinding was originated from China, Asia where it was also referred to as ¡®golden lotus¡¯. Corset was used to tighten up the waist for thinner waist and to lift up the breast of women since women with very thin waist were the most beautiful and elegant for the Europeans. On the other hand, footbinding was used to tighten up the feet to prevent it from growing any bigger si...
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