The corset, a Victorian symbol of decency and refinement, held deeper socio-economic significance as a marker of fame, wealth, and status. Yet, its pursuit of the ideal female form led to harmful effects, including skeletal deformities, spinal curvature, muscle atrophy, and internal organ damage—though conclusive research is limited. Over time, the corset also became a symbol of gender oppression, representing patriarchal control over women’s bodies, both in shape and societal behavior.