Transcript Women in different cultures By: Xiaoxue & Christian Overview  Women in China Yin-yang symbol The ancient Chinese women Foot binding  Women in Middle East The Middle East Precedence Differing.

Women in different cultures
By: Xiaoxue & Christian
Overview
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Women in China
Yin-yang symbol
The ancient Chinese women
Foot binding
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Women in Middle East
The Middle East
Precedence
Differing Opinions
Yin-yang Symbol
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Yin represents woman
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Yang represents man
Ancient Chinese Woman
“A woman who lacks talent is virtuous”
 Obey three obedience
 Deprived of all rights
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Foot Binding
 3 inches length
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Lotus shoe
The Middle East
Notorious for gender discrimination
 Examples inlcude
 Varies between countries
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Precedence
Cultural tradition
 Founded in religious beliefs
 Religion a cause for gender discrimination
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Differing Opinions
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Some women embrace the differences
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Others feel oppressed
Conclusion
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Gender discrimination cause by culture
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Gender hierarchy
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Women put in subjective role regardless of
culture