#im reading a book on footbinding

[madtomedgar]

I don't get the like "it only stopped because men decided they didn't like it, meaning the women liked the thing and were the main forces behind it" about body modifications for women. Like. If the *point* of those body modifications is to ensure a good marriage and desirability, and essentially your market decides they don't like the product anymore, then yes, it will stop. It stops when men decide they don't like it because they are the ones with societal power, and their interest or disinterest determines the entire trajectory of women's lives in these societies. Kind of like how if colleges stopped asking for SAT scores and in fact looked down on students who took it, parents would stop pushing their kids to do well on the SAT because the point of it is to set you up for a successful position for the rest of your life, not because they think the thing itself is inherently good or fun.

[surveysonfleek]

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England Do you like to drink tea? i do! i hardly have hot tea but i love bubble tea and iced tea Do you like to put sugar in your tea? sometimes Have you ever explored an ancient castle? nope, it’s on my bucket list! If you’re a Christian, are you Catholic or Protestant? raised catholic but i dont practice Do you live in a big house? it’s an average-sized house i’d say Are there a lot of seagulls where you live? nope Do you have a garden? yes Name something you own with the British flag on it. nothing actually haha What’s your favorite part of London? i thiiiiink i liked the british museum the most. that was fun. If you’ve been to England, what was your favorite city you’ve visited? i only visited london

If applicable, what is/was your favorite store in London? primark! Have you ever been lost in London? hmm i dont think we ever got lost, i guess we were just exploring the whole time Would you say your personality is British? Do you think you’d fit in there? not at all lol Do you have English ancestors, or are you from England? nope! no ties to england whatsoever

Ireland What is one of your favorite celtic songs? i dont know any :( Do you have red hair? no Are you Irish? no Name 5 redheads that you know. lindsay lohan, emma stone, ed sheeran, rupert grint and julianne moore. ha! that was kinda hard lol Who in your family is/was a redhead? no one If you’ve been to Ireland, what was your favorite city you visited? i haven’t Did you have any bad experiences in Ireland? - Do you celebrate St. Patrick’s Day? no Do you like Irish food? not really familiar with What’s one thing you like about ancient cathedrals? the architecture and how vast it is inside Do you like rolling hills of green? i had to google that to make sure it was what i was thinking of. and yes, theyre pretty Do you like bagpipes? i dont mind If you’re Irish, what part of Ireland is your family from? - Do you like English accents or Irish accents better? english is easier to follow i guess

China What is your Chinese zodiac sign? Do you like it? Do you feel it fits your personality? horse, i like it but im not too sure of the traits Do you like your American zodiac sign or Chinese zodiac sign better? what are american zodiacs?  Do you like Chinese food? yes, it never disappoints! List three of your favorite Chinese foods. honey chicken, prawn toast and peking duck Are you familiar with the topic of footbinding? im heard of it What are your favorite books about the Chinese? i havent read/remember any Do you know anyone Chinese? yes Who is your favorite Chinese youtuber? i dont have a fave Have you ever cooked Chinese food at home? yes Are you familiar with the Great Chinese Famine? no Do you wish your school would teach you about other countries’ history? even if they did, i dont remember haha Would you ever want to go to China? sure, wouldnt turn down a holiday there Do you have any Chinese in your family? yes, ive been told my great grandfather was 100% chinese

Japan Do you like sushi? If so, what are your favorite kinds? i love sushi!! my fave is salmon and avocado What is your favorite manga series? i dont have one Do you love Japanese street fashion? i can appreciate it, its very unique What color hair would you have as an anime character? purple Are you aware of the struggles of Japanese Americans during World War 2? not really What is your favorite Japanese name? miyako and nikita Do you like bonsai trees? sure! What’s one thing you think Americans should adopt from the Japanese? respect lmao Have you ever listened to Jpop? nah Do you like Hello Kitty? always What is something you want to know about the Japanese? their daily lives/routines i guess Do you know anyone who’s Japanese? i surprisingly dont Would you ever want to go to Japan? its on my bucket list

Australia Do you have blonde hair? no Do you live near a beach? i live 40 minutes away Do you surf? nope Who is your favorite Australian youtuber? probably tina yong, shes the only one i still watch Do you watch The Norris Nuts? im australian and ive never heard of this Who is your favorite Australian fictional character? i... dont have one What is your favorite song by Hillsong? none Have you ever tried to surf? nope! Do you skateboard? no Have you ever been on an island? yes Do you live on an island? yes lol Do you like Australian accents or British accents better? aussie duh Have you ever heard the term, “Crikey, mate!” i have, no one says that here Have you ever met anyone from Australia? everyone around me is australian haha

Africa Do you know anyone from Africa? yes Are you familiar with the War on Sudan? no Do you own an Invisible Children shirt? no Have you been to Africa? i have! What’s your favorite wild animal? panda Do you prefer dancing or drumming? drumming if i knew how Do you have good rhythm? well i dont have bad rhythm, i could def follow a beat lol Would you ever want to go to Africa? sure What is a great African song? that song the guy from 90 day fiance made,, baby girl lisa hahha Have you ever tried African dancing? technically yes Do you own any African jewelry? no Ever danced to “Waka Waka”? no What’s the furthest you’ve ever walked in one day? probably 24km Do you live in a mud hut? no

Mexico List 3 of your favorite Mexican foods. fajitas, guacamole and ceviche (if that counts) List 3 Mexican names you like. i wont incase im totally wrong List 3 people you know who are Mexican. i dont know anyone personally tbh Have you ever been to Mexico? no. Would you ever want to go to Mexico? sure! Do you think you could handle being around people all the time? it would be a massive change for me, so no Do you like spicy food? no :( everyone i know loves it but me How do you do with crowds? not well lol Is it hot where you live? yes, in summer Do you like bright colors? yes Can you speak Spanish? no Have you ever been to a fiesta? yes Ever smacked a pinata? yes What’s your favorite thing to order at Taco Bell? i havent been in years

The Middle East Are you Muslim? no Do you know any Muslims? yes Do you know anyone who wears hijab? i did  What are some of your favorite books about Muslims? i dont think ive read any Ever been to a desert? hmm, i dont think i have actually Would you want to ride a camel? im indifferent Did you watch the show Legends of the Hidden Temple? no

Korea Have you read To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before? Have you seen the movie? i havent read it but ive seen the movie Did you know that North Korea is closed? yeah lol Would you ever want to visit South Korea? definitely! Have you ever had Korean food? yup, it’s one of my fave cuisines!

South America Have you read The Spirit of the Rainforest? no Name one fact you know about Venezuela. their flag has green in it (oh man i hope im not wrong lol) Do you know anyone who lives in Peru? no Have you ever tried Peruvian food or drink? nope Have you ever been to South America? no Do you know anyone from Brazil? ive met brazillians in the past Would you ever want to visit South America? someday! Name someone you know who owns llamas. no Do you like llamas? theyre cute Have you ever sewn on a loom? no Do you own a skirt from Guetamala? no Do you ever wonder why we don’t hear much about South America? cant say ive ever wondered that haha

Thailand Do you like elephants? theyre cute WOuld you ever be brave enough to try walking on stilts? only if supervised Do you know about sex trafficking in Thailand? tbh not so much but thats really unfortunate Do you like Thai food? no, i hate it. i used to love it but i had it the same time every week for years which made me sick of it Do you know anyone who’s Thai? yes

United States If you live in the US, which state do you live in? i dont live there Which states have you visited? ive visited quite a lot. from the top of my head: california, new york, washington, washington dc, pennsylvania, new jersey, delaware, maryland, georgia, florida, virginia, conneticut, nevada, massachusetts. there might be more but i forgot haha Which states have you lived in? - Have you ever been to Washington D.C? yes What is your favorite American food? burgers Do you listen to popular music? yes Do you dream of having two kids and maybe a dog? haha ideally, maybe skipping the dog …and living in a two-story house with a white picket fence? sure! …and having a good job and saving for retirement? duh ….where you can retire to Florida and live on the beach? no but my cousin lives there so ill visit her Did you go to college? If so, what was your major? yes, my major was photography Were you abused by your parents? no Do you know any nice people? yes How often do you bbq? a lot! What’s your favorite ride at Cedar Point? never heard of it

Other What’s the best family vacation you’ve been on? disneyworld of course What countries have you visited? usa, canada, singapore, philippines, mauritius, uk, france, italy, spain, belgium, the netherlands, greece, monaco, germany, czech republic, uae What countries do you want to visit? japan and new zealand Have you ever been to NYC? yes, absolutely massive Do you live in a big city, small town, or other? i live in the suburbs Do you live in the city or country? ^ What is your favorite country besides your own? probably usa. aside all their issues, theres so many things to do there What country do you live in? australia What is your ancestry? all kinds of things, id love to do one of those tests Are you happy with the American government? not american What currency do you use? dollarydoos Do you think you have an accent? to anyone non-aussie, yes Have you ever been told you have an accent? yea