1. By: Xiaoxue & Christian Women in different cultures

2. Overview Women in China Women in China Yin-yang symbol Yin-yang symbol The ancient Chinese women The ancient Chinese women Foot binding Foot binding Women in Middle East Women in Middle East The Middle East The Middle East Precedence Precedence Differing Opinions Differing Opinions

3. Yin represents woman Yin represents woman Yang represents man Yang represents man Yin-yang Symbol

4. Ancient Chinese Woman “A woman who lacks talent is virtuous” Obey three obedience Deprived of all rights

5. 3 inches length 3 inches length Lotus shoe Lotus shoe Foot Binding

6. The Middle East Notorious for gender discrimination Notorious for gender discrimination Examples inlcude Examples inlcude Varies between countries Varies between countries

7. Precedence Cultural tradition Cultural tradition Founded in religious beliefs Founded in religious beliefs Religion a cause for gender discrimination Religion a cause for gender discrimination

8. Differing Opinions Some women embrace the differences Some women embrace the differences Others feel oppressed Others feel oppressed

9. Conclusion Gender discrimination cause by culture Gender discrimination cause by culture Gender hierarchy Gender hierarchy Women put in subjective role regardless of culture Women put in subjective role regardless of culture