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CHINA: PUNISHMENT, 1907. Three women in the cangue, or collar of wood, as punishment, Shanghai, 1907

CHINA: PUNISHMENT, 1907. Three women in the cangue, or collar of wood, as punishment, Shanghai, 1907


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CHINA: PUNISHMENT, 1907. Three women in the cangue, or collar of wood, as punishment, Shanghai, 1907

CHINA: PUNISHMENT, 1907.
Three women in the cangue, or collar of wood, as punishment, Shanghai, 1907

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CHINA: PUNISHMENT, 1907. A haunting glimpse into the harsh realities of punishment in early 20th century Shanghai. In this sepia-toned photograph, three Chinese women stand trapped within the cangue, a collar made of wood used as a form of public humiliation and confinement during the Ching Dynasty. The image captures their pain and anguish as they endure the cruelty inflicted upon them. The cangue was an instrument designed to physically restrain individuals who had committed crimes or violated societal norms. It served as both a means of punishment and a method of public shaming, forcing those wearing it to bear witness to their own disgrace. These women find themselves at the mercy of this archaic penal system, their faces etched with despair and resignation. Their bodies confined within the wooden stocks, they are stripped not only of physical freedom but also subjected to emotional torment. This powerful photograph serves as a reminder of our collective past and highlights the importance of understanding historical practices that may seem barbaric by today's standards. It prompts us to reflect on how far we have come in terms of human rights and justice systems while acknowledging that there is still work to be done.

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