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They called it beauty.
They called it elegance.
But for a thousand years in China, footbinding was a painful, crippling ritual that shattered lives behind a veil of silk.

In this video, we uncover the brutal truth behind one of the longest-standing beauty standards in human history.
From its mysterious origins during the Tang Dynasty to its rise as a symbol of femininity, status, and control, footbinding wasn't just fashion—it was a system of power that defined what it meant to be a woman in imperial China.

🔹 Why did mothers willingly inflict this suffering on their daughters?
🔹 What did society gain—and women lose—by chasing the “golden lotus”?
🔹 And how did a 1,000-year tradition finally collapse in the 20th century?

This is not just a story about feet—it's a story about control, conformity, and how culture can cage a body.

📚 Educational Link:
Aligned with Virginia SOL WHII.2 & WHII.3, this video explores the cultural values and social structures of China, the role of women, and how outside pressures and reform movements challenged centuries of tradition.

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