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Women in different cultures

Women in different cultures. By: Xiaoxue & Chris ti an. Overview. Women in China Yin-yang symbol The ancient Chinese women Foot binding Women in Middle East The Middle East Precedence Differing Opinions. Yin-yang Symbol. Yin represents woman Yang represents man.

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Women in different cultures

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  1. Women in different cultures By: Xiaoxue & Christian

  2. Overview • Women in China Yin-yang symbol The ancient Chinese women Foot binding • Women in Middle East The Middle East Precedence Differing Opinions

  3. Yin-yang Symbol • Yin represents woman • Yang represents man

  4. Ancient Chinese Woman • “A woman who lacks talent is virtuous” • Obey three obedience • Deprived of all rights

  5. Foot Binding • 3 inches length • Lotus shoe

  6. The Middle East • Notorious for gender discrimination • Examples inlcude • Varies between countries

  7. Precedence • Cultural tradition • Founded in religious beliefs • Religion a cause for gender discrimination

  8. Differing Opinions • Some women embrace the differences • Others feel oppressed

  9. Conclusion • Gender discrimination cause by culture • Gender hierarchy • Women put in subjective role regardless of culture

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