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  I. **Intro** A. Disgusting, Gross, "Human Zoo" B. Tourists travel miles to see them C. Tourists pay to take pictures D. Thhesis Statement
 * __Topic:__** Padaung Tribe of Burma
 * __Thesis:__** The Padaung Tribe of Burma believes that "stretching" the necks of the tribal women is beautiful, because it is a sign of wealth, beauty, and it also protects their women from harm.

II. **Basics of the Neck Stretching** A. Women go through painful process B. Traditionally - Women born on Wednesday of a full moon get rings C. Overwhelming tourist commands - all women get it D. Do not actually stretch necks - impossible E. Descend ribs/crush collar bones F. People misunderstand

III. **The Rings** A. Rings way about 5kg each B. Woman's neck becomes flimsy C. End up weighing 20 pounds D. Keeps women safe from kidnapping E. Cannot drink without using a straw F. Get up without help, or look up

IV. **Other Styles** A. Women also wear rings around wrists, knees, and ankles B. Men do not have styles - they dress normally C. Women often wear headbands and colorful dresses D. Woman wear a bandanna sort of covering most of the time

V. **Children and the Rings** A. First couple "rings" are placed at age 5 B. Rings are added ever year C. Number of rings added depends on growth D. all girls require rings now

VI. **Behind the Rings** A. Necks aren't really stretched B. Total rings - 20 C. Rings crush collar bones, causing ribs and bones to descend D. Finished rings - weigh over 20 pounds E. Each ring weighs about 5kg

VII. **Reasons for the Rings** A. Rings make unattractive for slave trade B. Skin is often bruised an discolored C. Protection against tiger attacks D. Attracts tourists

VIII. **Why do they do this?** A. If they do not wear the rings, they are not considered a women

X. **Closing Paragraph** A. Many reasons for rings B. Beautiful in their culture C. Many other styles D. Thesis Statement

