Role of Women in China

Confucianism very popularStrict roles for peopleRoles depended on Family status Job Age Sex Intelligence

Few questioned roles

Chinese Society

In the FamilyMenStrong & intelligentStrength and leader of familyControllersHonored for wisdom & strength

WomenWeak & unintelligentServants of menFollowed how-to book

Womanly QualitiesBased on Pan Chao’s writing, a woman Womanly VirtueControl behavior and emotions

Womanly WordsNot vulgar, says little,

Womanly BearingClean, no filth

Womanly WorkHousework(sew, clean, cook)Don’t be silly, no gossip

ExtrasBe RespectfulPut others firstBe modestEducate yourselfTremble & show fearPart of Yin/Yang Wife serve husband/husband control

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