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Haoteng Guo

Haoteng Guo

Beijing , China
UNIVERSITY/COLLEGE Kingston University
Course Feminism and Confucianism
SPECIALISMS Womenswear

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Taihu stone, polished by time, once stood in ancient courtyards as a silent witness to the sacrifices women made for "family harmony." Its weathered holes symbolize hidden oppression—women, like the stone, are shaped by external forces to fit societal norms, yet remain resilient. Under patriarchy and Confucian influence, women's sacrifices became institutionalized. Customs like coffin placement and son preference reflect a deep-rooted alliance between patriarchal religion and outdated traditions. Society fragments women into roles—wife, mother, filial daughter—expecting them to fulfill all at once. This burden, normalized across generations, is rarely questioned, yet it confines their identity and autonomy. This project unveils invisible oppression within Confucian families and honors women’s strength. Through the metaphor of Taihu stone, it calls for recognition of scars buried by time and the quiet, enduring power beneath.

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