Cinderella's Sisters: A Revisionist History of Footbinding

by Dorothy Ko

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The history of footbinding is full of contradictions and unexpected turns. The practice originated in the dance culture of China's medieval court and spread to gentry families, brothels, maid's quarters, and peasant households. Conventional views of footbinding as patriarchal oppression often neglect its complex history and the incentives of the women involved. This revisionist history, elegantly written and meticulously researched, presents a fascinating...

Format:Paperback

Language:English

ISBN:0520253906

ISBN13:9780520253902

Release Date:October 2011

Publisher:University of California Press

Length:360 Pages

Weight:1.43 lbs.

Dimensions:1.0" x 5.8" x 8.8"

Related Subjects

Asia China Customs & Traditions Gay & Lesbian Historical Study & Educational Resources History Politics & Social Sciences Social History Social Science Social Sciences

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