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Women's World

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1. at the time of the cultural revolution

Wed Apr 19, 2023, 10:13 AM

Apr 2023

about 1/2 the women of china (1/4 billion people!) had bound feet. one of many things for which we can thank chairman mao.

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I just refreshed my memory on foot binding [View all] Marthe48 Apr 2023 OP

at the time of the cultural revolution rampartc Apr 2023 #1

I saw a woman with bound feet while visiting China in 1984. greatauntoftriplets Apr 2023 #2

Bound and hobbled Marthe48 Apr 2023 #3

Same here. greatauntoftriplets Apr 2023 #5