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Footbinding was a brutal and widespread tradition in China that originated during the 10th century, likely during the Song Dynasty. Young girls, often starting as early as age five, had their feet tightly bound after the bones were broken, forcing the toes under the sole to achieve an unnaturally small, lotus-like foot shape. This practice was initially a status symbol among the wealthy elite, signaling that a woman was so privileged she did not need to work. Over time, the tradition permeated a

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