Over The Bra Research Paper
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The best part of a woman’s day is the end, when she gets to take off her bra. Most women wear these constricting devices, but not many of them know the history or risks that come along with them. The brassiere was originally created to conserve metal during World War I and for cosmetic purposes, but over time has served no medical purpose and has actually caused problems for women.
The modern bra was invented in 1913 by Mary Phelps Jacob. She initially created the bra, or brassiere, for cosmetic purposes. In the beginning of the 20th century, corsets were worn by women. Corsets were a tightly fitted undergarment commonly worn by women in the Victorian era to provide support for their breasts. Jacob was irritated with the discomfort that corsets caused, but also by the support rods that poked out from underneath the fabric of her clothes. She used two silk handkerchiefs, ribbon, and some cord to create the undergarment. It was soft and more comfortable than a corset (“Mary Phelps Jacob”). Many of her friends saw her invention and requested that she sell the bras to them. Jacob realized that …show more content…
There is no significant harm made in wearing a bra, neither is there significant help. There are many famous celebrities who have their own opinions about bras. Megyn Kelly said, “You will never catch me in a dress without a pair of Spanx and a bra” (“Megyn Kelly Quotes”). On the contrary, Jill Clayburgh said, “There was just this amazing individuality. It's just a whole different world of optimism and fearlessness, women taking off their bras and dancing around naked, and a political hopefulness and involvement” (“Jill Clayburgh Quotes”). Ultimately, the choice of wearing a bra is up to women; it is up to them to make the right choice for
The best part of a woman’s day is the end, when she gets to take off her bra. Most women wear these constricting devices, but not many of them know the history or risks that come along with them. The brassiere was originally created to conserve metal during World War I and for cosmetic purposes, but over time has served no medical purpose and has actually caused problems for women.
The modern bra was invented in 1913 by Mary Phelps Jacob. She initially created the bra, or brassiere, for cosmetic purposes. In the beginning of the 20th century, corsets were worn by women. Corsets were a tightly fitted undergarment commonly worn by women in the Victorian era to provide support for their breasts. Jacob was irritated with the discomfort that corsets caused, but also by the support rods that poked out from underneath the fabric of her clothes. She used two silk handkerchiefs, ribbon, and some cord to create the undergarment. It was soft and more comfortable than a corset (“Mary Phelps Jacob”). Many of her friends saw her invention and requested that she sell the bras to them. Jacob realized that …show more content…
There is no significant harm made in wearing a bra, neither is there significant help. There are many famous celebrities who have their own opinions about bras. Megyn Kelly said, “You will never catch me in a dress without a pair of Spanx and a bra” (“Megyn Kelly Quotes”). On the contrary, Jill Clayburgh said, “There was just this amazing individuality. It's just a whole different world of optimism and fearlessness, women taking off their bras and dancing around naked, and a political hopefulness and involvement” (“Jill Clayburgh Quotes”). Ultimately, the choice of wearing a bra is up to women; it is up to them to make the right choice for