History
What years were slim and narrow clothes popular?
The 1910s
What was Qipao an imitation of and why?
Men's Cheongsam to show gender equality.
What were victory curls inspired by?
The 360-degree turn of fighters.
What is a style of clothing traditionally worn by ethnic majority Han Chinese prior to the Qing dynasty?
Hanfu
What was a toxic beauty standard for women?
Small feet from foot binding.
Why were female infants routinely drowned after birth?
Because families viewed them as a burden.
When did Qipao become mainstream?
The 1930s
What would be called the face-slimming tool from the Republican Period?
Yuanbao Collars
What is a popular website Chinese people like to buy Hanfu and other traditional attires on?
Taobao
What did showy haircuts symbolize?
Female Power in the society.
In the ____s, China overthrown the Qing dynasty along with more than 2000 years of monarchy.
1910s
Who was an icon and renowned movie star?
Ruan Lingyu
What was described "as square and big as a bed"
Shoulder pads
True of False: Hanfu is an important symbol of the Chinese cultural renaissance.
True
When did the Women's Liberation movement begin?
The 1920s.
What does "tongyanxi" mean?
Those routinely sewed up to be child brides.
What was popular on Qipao that had 4-5 rolls of button on it?
Hard high collars.
How high would the "exaggerating Yuanbao collar" be?
As high as parallel to the nose.
What does Hanfu most generally look like and include?
Hanfu includes a long, flowing cross-collar robe.
When was it a hard time to be a woman?
The 20th century.
The word "Shi Mao" (fashionable in Chinese) to describe who?
To describe girls in whorehouses and opera stars.
What are some Qipao dresses fastened and held in place by?
Frog closures.
What years were Chen Duxiu alive?
1879-1942
What is a popular destination for Hanfu fans? (Hint: In Shanghai)
The Yu Garden in Shanghai, which hosts a 40-day Spring Festival lantern fair.
Why did women begin to wear shorter and lighter skirts?
To accommodate a greater range of motion.