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Throughout history women have had to endure horrible things to be deemed beautiful. The ancient tradition of foot binding in China, however, takes the "beauty is pain" concept to a whole new level.

This site utilises less complex language to explain the origins, how feet were bound and some facts on the practice of foot binding.

A Site on Footbinding

This site, although does focus on the practice of foot binding, also provides the user with an opportunity to navigate to the various dynasties throughout China's history. It offers both pictures and a clear explanation regarding the origins, practice and continuity and change.

Back to Chinese Culture | Back toWomen's History Sourcebook | Term Paper/Core 9: Chinese Culture/ March 7, 1998 [Important Note : This paper was written as a class project. Copyright resides with Ms. Vento, who gave permission for its use here as an excellent example of a research paper.

This is a student paper that seeks to investigate the practice of foot binding, its origins, the impacts and the causes behind the practice. At times it is a very challenging read.