How did Empress Dowager Cixi challenge traditional norms and values?

Empress Dowager Cixi challenge traditional norms and values as she banned certain laws like foot binding.

Empress Cixi was regarded as a very woman in China during her days. She was the mother of two of the Chinese emperors, and before the children were of age, she was the regent and influenced certain decisions in the country.

Empress Dowager Cixi challenged the traditional norms and values as there was ban on foot-binding, and the education system and the legal code were reformed. Also, some barbaric punishments were also outlawed.

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