Throughout history, discontent has been felt by various groups of people. This discontent could be generated by modernization or undesirable conditions. As a result, social movements are enacted to bring together like-minded people to fight for a common cause. Traditional Chinese foot binding and the controversial Lost Boys of Sudan demonstrate exactly this, reinforcing the idea that the concept of social movement can be considered a cross-cultural phenomenon. Written by Feng Jicai, The Three-Inch Golden Lotus centers on a woman named Fragrant Lotus and the influence foot binding has on her life. At the beginning of the story, Fragrant Lotus is introduced as a child raised by her grandmother, whom she affectionately calls Granny. As her sole caregiver, Fragrant Lotus puts a lot of trust in her grandmother, but when it comes time to have her feet bound, she is completely terrified. Dating back to 961, foot binding was a practice deeply rooted in Chinese culture, until its abolition in the early 20th century. A very painful and tedious procedure, foot binding involved repeatedly breaking the thin, immature bones of a young girl's feet. The feet were then bound extremely tightly with strips of cloth until they could fit a three-inch shoe. A custom passed down from generation to generation, foot binding was seen as the rite of passage from girl to woman. Additionally, bound feet, also called “lotus,” were seen as a measure of a woman's beauty and were a determining factor in her marriageability. Grandmother, a wise woman, knew of the good fortune that a perfect lotus pair would bring and scrupulously invested in her granddaughter's future. What followed for Fragrant Lotus… middle of paper… a new and brighter future for Sudanese kids coming to America. Due to the difficulty of getting used to American traditions, job hunting, although prevalent, is not an easy journey. Operation Prosperity, or OP, proposes a new financing system to develop specific jobs for Sudanese. Through this program, the Lost Boys can establish lasting friendships and relationships with others facing similar hardships, as well as leave their own footprints on American soil. OP industries would contribute various jobs in designated areas, such as Atlanta, that would be specifically for the Lost Boys, instead of competing with others who are masters of American culture. Through Operation Prosperity, the Lost Boys would experience less stress associated with coming to America, all the while learning the ways of the average American in the workforce..