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The Shaping of a Gender Norm: Marriage, Labor, and Foot-binding in Historical China
Foot-binding was a practice in historical China that had profound impacts on women’s well-being. This paper explored the motives behind foot-binding during the Song Dynasty by examining the marriage market and labor incentives. They provided insights into the economic origins of this gender norm.

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