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Another picture of foot binding.

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This is a picture of someone's bound feet.

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How and why did the practice of foot binding begin?

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How and why did the practice of foot binding begin?

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Foot binding began between 960-976 B.C.E. This practice started when a prince ordered his concubine to dance with her bound feet. Because he thought her feet were beautiful, he began the practice of foot binding to every woman in China.

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"Chinese Culture: Foot Binding." Essortment. N.p., n.d. Web. 08 Dec. 2015

"Foot Binding." - New World Encyclopedia. N.p., n.d. Web. 08 Dec. 2015.

Gillet, Kit. "In China, Foot Binding Slowly Slips into History." Los Angeles Times. Los Angeles Times, 16 Apr. 2012. Web. 08 Dec. 2015.

Richard. "Foot Binding in Ancient China." China Private Service Tour Guide. N.p., n.d. Web. 08 Dec. 2015.

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Why do you think foot binding was outlawed in 1911? 

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Why do you think foot binding was outlawed in 1911? 

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Foot binding was outlawed in 1911 because people have realized young girls were in so much pain when doing so. In addition, foot binding have caused long term disabilities. This practice was soon recognized to be old fashioned and considered shameful in many parts of China. By the end of the 20th century, foot binding was banned.

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Why are so few people doing  foot binding?

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Why are so few people doing  foot binding?

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Only few people are doing foot binding. One reason is that it's painful. Another reason is back in 1911, the Chinese government banned foot binding and any girl's foot must be unwrapped or they will get killed.

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During the process of foot binding, a bandage that is ten feet long and two inches wide is wrapped around a girl's feet tightly. The bandage pushes the four toes under the sole of the foot. As the days go by, the bandage is tightened and girls would wear very small sized shoes. This foot binding process takes about two years to complete. After that, their shoes are to be removed so they can manicure their feet. It is important for the girl's feet to be properly doneotherwise, their toe nails can cut into their flesh and cause diseases.