Quote by Lisa See

It used to happen in villages and towns in China that they would have - I guess you'd call them beauty contests - where all of the women of a particular village or town would be seated behind these screens or curtains with only their feet showing.

It used to happen in villages and towns in China that they w

Summary

This quote highlights a cultural practice in China where "beauty contests" would take place in villages and towns. Women would participate by being seated behind screens or curtains, revealing only their feet to the viewers. This practice allows for a sense of mystery and anonymity, emphasizing the importance placed on women's physical beauty. It also reflects the objectification of women in traditional Chinese society, reducing them to mere body parts in the eyes of the spectators.

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By Lisa See

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