LETTERS

Re: “Plastic surgery just to get a job,” March 30:

A generation of young Chinese women is undergoing unnecessary, demeaning, risky surgery so they can compete in the workplace? Are you kidding me?

I can’t believe the girls’ parents, prospective employers and Chinese health officials are letting this monstrous trend continue in silence.

So much for the vaunted Asian work ethic as a model for the West. We may have our share of foolish cultural practices, but this is really beyond the pale.

Bonnie Sloane

Los Angeles