37. The Real Story Should Change How We Think About Ancient China
Practices like foot binding, which cripple women in the name of beauty, have long been associated with traditional Chinese culture. The pervading idea is generally that women were to be docile and submissive; basically, everything that Mulan failed at.
But this same culture celebrated a legendary female warrior who was able to hoodwink a group of male soldiers and lead the Chinese army to victory. Maybe there was more to ancient China than Western historians give credit for. The story of Mulan should change not only how we think about women but also how we think about China.
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Also Read: 16 Facts About the Real Pocahontas. Shannon Quinn. History Collection. September 28, 2018