The Traditional Chinese Practice of Foot Binding This is an informative essay in the style of an encyclopedia article. The topic is the ancient Chinese practice of foot binding. The essay examines foot binding from all angles - how it was done, the historical context, and the social context. In addition, the economic power of foot binding is examined. It was a sign of status, and some poor families bound their daughters' feet in order to obtain a better bride price. Pages: 6 Bibliography: 4 source(s) listed Filename: 22662 Chinese Foot Binding.doc Price: 53.70