Chinese foot binding was a historical practice, originating during the Song Dynasty and lasting nearly a thousand years, where young girls’ feet were tightly bound to achieve a small, deformed shape known as “lotus feet,” which symbolized beauty, femininity, and high social status. Though initially practiced by the elite, it spread across social classes as a way to enhance marriage prospects. The process was extremely painful, causing lifelong disabilities and difficulty in walking. Foot binding
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