add abstract and table of content etc, and do edit for the following
Intro: Looking good. The thesis statement can be further sharpened a bit. It would be helpful to specify how exactly you use media studies and archive research in your thesis, i.e some explanation beyond mere mentioning.
chapter 2 on Dim Sum is overall good. It may make more sense to move the section about discriminatory comments on Chicken feet to chapter 4, making it parallel to the case about the odor of Kimchi. While one of the main arguments posits that Dim Sum facilitates social interactions and cultivates a sense of belonging, your analysis doesn’t seem to have fully supported this argument. To strengthen it, consider highlighting the unique characteristics of Yim Cha that distinguishes it from other dining situations. Incorporate specific examples, interviews, or videos to illustrate these points effectively.
The perspective of fostering a sense of belonging becomes particularly important when discussing how this culture travels overseas. However, your draft seems to completely drop this aspect. Consider exploring how Dim Sum culture adapts and influences social interactions and a sense of belonging in different cultural contexts.
Chapter 3 does a good job of showing how Kimchi is a national food for Korea and ties with its national identity regardless of class. The section on women offers a nuanced analysis. It might be nice to compare the gendered labor here with the labor involved in preparing Dim Sum, which seems to be more gender neutral?
Ch4. The discussion of Chinese food in the US uses the example of Panda Express, while the Korean example sticks with Kimchi. Some rationale would be needed; it would seem random otherwise as there are many other Chinese food available in the US.
In terms of form, the thesis would be further enhanced with editing efforts on the language.
