Why were entertainers considered LOW CLASS in ancient China?

Chinese costume films and dramas usually depict ancient Chinese entertainers as low class people, and the female performers are even regarded as prostitutes.

Was this actually the case in ancient China? Were these music institutes, such as Jiaofang, Liyuan, and Yuefu just glorified government-run brothels?

A brief history of ancient Chinese entertainment industry.

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