1. Homework C-2 due tomorrow

2. Aim: What were the characteristics and accomplishments of the Sui, Tang and Song Dynasties (part 2)? Do Now: Based on the poems you read yesterday, what would you describe as some of the most important values and interests of the Chinese under the Tang and Song Dynasties?

3. I. Status of Women A. Footbinding: Custom for upper-class girls. When a girl was young, her feet were bound tightly with cloth, braking the arch and curling all but the big toe under. This custom continues into the 20 th century!

4. Period 1 Teams Massimo – Teddi Griffen – Ryan Sean – Alfred Alex R – Alex M Nikko – Laura Ben – Michaela Maddie C – Kiki Caroline D – Cat Joe – Jessica Teddy – Caroline L Brad- Melanie Christian – Madelyn William – Daniela Chris – Phillip Robert – Jack

5. Period 4 Teams Casey- Paula Stephanie – Jake Philip – Aidan Kevin C – Luca Lizzie – Alex K Samantha – Ariana – Andrea Kevin B – Grace Robert DC – Jack Briana – Ashley Maria – Elena Joe – Robert L Mansi – Chris Lauren – Meghan

6. Period 7 Teams Laura – Sherry William B – James Ashley F – Ashley K Charlese – Kate Felicia – Sabrina Eddie – Mario Aidan – Chris P Marisa – Jessica William Y - Danielle Halle – Luke Bryan – Madeline Yeabin – Di Samantha – Gabriella Jallah – Lauren – Nehemias

7. Period 8 Teams Mackenzie – Natalie Samantha – Kerry Maggie – Olivia Nicholas – Jake Lily – Jack Grant – Sofia Sachi – Belle Noelle – Kyle Danielle – Grace Maddy – Marissa Bella – Colby Hunter – Katiera Ethan - Devin

8. Questions: Each group member should answer these in full sentences on a separate sheet of paper after completing the reading Why were upper class women in China forced to have their feet bound? According to the primary source account, describe three challenges a young girl would experience as she underwent the process of footbinding. In American society today, what are some rituals or activities we have where people have to go through pain to achieve beauty? If so, are our values really any different from those of the Tang and the Song dynasties? Explain.

9. I. Status of Women B. Why was Footbinding practiced? 1. Symbol of Masculine control 2. Status Symbol 3. Beauty?!: In American society today, do we have any rituals or activities where people have to go through pain to achieve beauty? If so, are our values really any different from those of the Tang and the Song dynasties?

10. Concluding Question Young girls who had their feet bound in China did not have a choice. Do you feel that we have a choice when it comes to personal appearance, fashion and how we achieve beauty, or do we just conform to society’s definition of beauty?