Aching for Beauty: Footbinding in China
by Wang Ping
A thoughtful study of footbinding in China, exploring its cultural significance, beauty ideals, and impact on gender and tradition across history.
About This Book
This book examines the historical practice of footbinding in China.
It explores the cultural and social meanings attached to the tradition.
The work considers how beauty standards shaped gender roles over centuries.
Readers gain insight into the lasting legacy of this custom in Chinese society.
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