Women in the Republic of China lifted the ban on chest binding

Mondo History Updated on 2024-01-30

Hello everyone!Today, let's take an interesting historical topic: the gradual change process of Chinese women from cordoning their breasts to wearing them. This history may not sound relevant to you at first, but don't worry, this is not just a story of the evolution of underwear, but also an interesting episode of women's liberation and social change.

Recall that Chinese society at the beginning of the 20th century was quite conservative. Women were expected to be tightly bound in order to conform to what was called "virtue" at the time. However, as time went on and the pace of social change began, people began to realize, "Why do we have to be so constrained by ourselves?".As a result, the "Celestial Milk Movement" came into being, aiming to return women to their natural state and liberate their bodies. This movement is not only an underwear revolution, but also a liberation of ideas.

In 1927, the "Heavenly Milk Movement" quietly broke out and quickly spread throughout the country. This is not only a revolution in the concept of underwear, but also a great liberation of the concept of thinking. At that time, the cultural influence of the "west wind to the east" began to appear, and foreign culture attacked the fortress of traditional ideas. One of the most striking changes in this is that women are starting to reach out and try to wear **. In the 30s, the sudden appearance of such a novelty caused a great sensation among women!

For example, Ms. Jin Yayu is one of the typical representatives. It is said that she felt free after wearing ** - no longer oppressed and restrained, and she could even take a few deep breaths (which is really not easy). And what about Wei Qingfen?She courageously stood up against the shackles of the old rites on women's bodies and minds.

We can also get a glimpse of the description of women's dress codes at that time from the "Jinghua Hundred and Two Bamboo Branches" - those poetic and vivid verses. Literary works always reflect the changes of history and society in their own unique way.

So, what do experts think about this issue?Forward-thinking scholars like Hu Shi and Zhang Jingsheng have provided theoretical support for the "Heavenly Milk Movement", pointing out that breast binding is not only harmful to health, but also hinders social and intellectual progress.

Finally, it is worth mentioning that old habits cannot be discussed in a superficial manner;Behind every bad habit is a reflection of the complex causes of human behavior. The good news is that over time, many of the outdated and unreasonable bad habits have been replaced by new ideas. This short story, expert perspective, and historical analysis bring us a lesson in the sense that despite the limitations and constraints of the past, as the human mind and society continue to evolve, we can always find a way to liberate ourselves and move towards a freer and more egalitarian future.

So, friends, whenever you leisurely open your wardrobe and choose today's clothes, remember: there was a group of people who worked hard to make your choice of clothes today. They have changed history and invisibly affected each and every one of us!

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