Violators will be fined 50 oceans!
The introduction of this policy was undoubtedly a huge shock in the thinking and action of women at that time.
It also pushed the vigorous "Heavenly Milk Movement" at that time to a climax.
You know, 50 oceans is the salary of an ordinary worker for several months.
So why did the people at that time introduce this policy?
What is the "Celestial Milk Movement"?
Why is it said to be the representative of the modern women's liberation movement?
In ancient China, especially during the Han and Tang dynasties, women's beauty was often associated with health and abundance.
In the Song Dynasty, the social atmosphere began to change, and women's posture began to be expected to appear more slender.
This change may have something to do with society's expectations of female roles at the time, with slender bodies considered more in line with the model of restraint and effeminity.
In addition, Confucian culture was revered by the Song Dynasty.
At that time, the whole society was full of three obedience and four virtues, and chest binding became a mandatory virtue.
By the Ming and Qing dynasties, chest binding became a common social phenomenon, especially in cities and among the aristocracy.
This, like foot binding, is seen as a part of a woman's upbringing and reflects the strict control of the woman's body.
It wasn't until the late 19th and early 20th centuries that Western culture and ideas began to influence China, bringing challenges to traditional customs.
As the times progressed, people began to question corsets and other traditions.
After the Xinhai Revolution, and the subsequent Nationalists** attempted to modernize the country, which included reforms of traditional gender roles and body customs.
The abolition of footbinding became the beginning of this reform.
However, it was accompanied by the abolition of bad habits and the spread of advanced culture.
On the contrary, it was as if it had been forgotten in a corner, not only did it not disappear, but it intensified over a period of time.
In the early days, women mostly used materials such as cotton and linen cloth to corset their breasts, and there has been little change.
Until Li Hongzhang visited the West in the late Qing Dynasty, he did not bring back anything with technology, but brought back the small vest that was prevalent in the Western aristocracy at that time.
At this point, the material of the corset was replaced by this small vest, which was very popular.
In particular, almost every student at that time had one!
Women without a corset would be ridiculed as "country women".
Wei Qingfen from Guangzhou has been binding her chest since she was 12 years old.
I've long been tired of hearing about the ban issued by **.
immediately decided to respond boldly, but was strongly opposed by her husband and father-in-law.
Wei Qingfen's father-in-law is even more firmly on the side of tradition, believing that it is immoral for women not to bind their breasts, damage to their reputation, and shamelessness.
What a system!This also represented the views of the majority of conservative classes at the time.
Very unconvinced, but unfortunately under the rolling wheels of the times, anyone can only conform to the people's will.
After being fined 50 oceans twice, Wei Qingfen's father-in-law could only give up resistance.
Perhaps, conservatives like him are unconvinced.
But so what?
It is important to know that the harm caused by chest binding should not be underestimated.
It restricts the normal expansion of the chest, affects deep breathing, and can lead to respiratory problems in the long run.
A tight chest binding may interfere with normal blood circulation, causing a local blood deficiency**.
For developing adolescent girls, chest binding may lead to abnormal development of the thoracic cage, spine, and ribs.
Long-term chest binding may cause continuous compression of the organs in the chest cavity, affecting the function of the organs.
Wait a minute. 
More importantly, it is also a manifestation of gender inequality.
Strengthened control over women's bodies!
These socialites who were pioneered at that time were already aware of it.
In 1927, Lu Xun published the article "Worrying Breasts" in the weekly "Yuxi", which was his profound thinking and criticism of the problem of women's breasts.
In this article, Lu Xun does not directly describe the specific harm of breast binding to women's bodies, but uses the ironic word "worrying milk" as a metaphor for those who blindly follow bad habits.
His metaphor for these people is as absurd as those who worry about the fall of the sky, but in fact he satirizes those who insist on binding their breasts despite the actual harm.
Through such irony, Lu Xun conveyed his concern about this serious social problem.
He believes that chest binding not only hinders women's physical health, but also greatly hinders women's liberation and human dignity.
This critique reflects his deep desire for social progress and women's emancipation.
also received a lot of the same responses, including Zhang Jingsheng, a sexologist who studied in France.
This name occupies a very important place in the "Celestial Milk Movement".
He is the editor-in-chief of the Shanghai-based magazine New Culture, and his arguments against breast-binding and reverence for nature are often found in his articles.
His views stirred up a huge wave among the people, and women began to bravely step out of their homes and participate in this movement for the liberation of the body.
As a result, there was the "March 8th Women's Day" rally in 1927, which was a rally of special historical significance for Chinese women.
This year, the national ** moved from Guangzhou to Wuhan, and women picked up signs and took to the streets.
Roll up your trousers and leave your shirt open.
When the rally took place, some women took it a step further and stripped their shirts, a direct rebellion against the constraints of tradition and a strong declaration of women's autonomy.
Jin Yayu, a warrior with a special identity from Qinglou, walked at the forefront of the rally.
Mouths shouted uplifting slogans, pushing the rally to a climax!
All localities have followed suit, and so far the "Heavenly Milk Movement" has officially kicked off.
According to statistics, about 200,000 women participated in the whole movement, including women from all walks of life, famous prostitutes like Jin Yayu, and celebrities joined it.
As a result, in July of the same year, the 33rd meeting of the National Guangdong Province passed a resolution officially banning women's chest binding.
It marks an important turning point for Chinese women on the road to self-emancipation.
The traditional practice of binding breasts has long been seen as a symbol of feminine virtue and status, but it is also a clear sign of gender inequality and female oppression.
Zhu Jiahua's proposal to ban breast binding is not only an affirmation of women's bodily autonomy, but also a challenge to traditional gender roles.
The imposition of fines reflects the determination of ** to promote social modernization and cultural reform.
This reform measure caused a lot of controversy and ** at the time, but it also showed the intention of the people to try to change the old social structure and promote social progress.
Promoting women's emancipation through legal means reflects the awakening of an era and the quest for a more just and equal society.
With the implementation of this law, women began to break free from the physical constraints caused by the corset, which had a profound impact on the social status of women, the improvement of their quality of life, and the promotion of gender equality.
Although it takes time for traditional cultures to change, this resolution undoubtedly hastened the disappearance of old customs and opened a new chapter in women's freedom.