Social development: Changes in the role of women, education, and the one-child policy (AQA A-Level History): Flashcards
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When was the Marriage Law passed?
When was the Marriage Law passed?
1 May 1950
Marriage Law and divorce
Marriage Law and divorce
Divorce permitted for first time in China
Women's status before 1950
Women's status before 1950
Second-class citizens with few rights
What did 'lotus feet' refer to?
What did 'lotus feet' refer to?
Foot binding practice deforming women's feet
Age range for foot binding
Age range for foot binding
Four to nine years old
When did Great Chinese Famine begin?
When did Great Chinese Famine begin?
1959
Great Chinese Famine death toll
Great Chinese Famine death toll
16-23 million (possibly 40 million)
What period was 'Three Bitter Years'?
What period was 'Three Bitter Years'?
1958-1960
Grain exported during famine
Grain exported during famine
Seven million tons
Practices banned by Marriage Law
Practices banned by Marriage Law
Polygamy, arranged marriage, child brides, concubines