Confucianism in Han China views on women.

Filial Piety, women ere to take care of a large household, nothing much for them outside of the home.

What was the philosophy behind Confucianism in Han China?

Women were considered yin, yielding, soft, submissive. Men were the opposite.

Daoism in Han China views on women.

Allowed to be priests and teachers. Daoist text points out feminine characteristics like fertility, softness, and submission (seen as positive features)

What was the philosophy behind Daoism in Han China?

Female contribution is more respected than Confucianism, as a part of nature. Having a softer, more yielding attitude will lead to more favorable results.

What are the three obedience of Confucian principals?

Obey their father before marriage, obey the husband while married, and obey the son when the husband dies.

For both Roman and Han China women, what kind of freedom/power did they have?

They were able to inherit and manage properties with some limitations.

How did Romen women have more freedom than women from Han China?

They were able to be part of public life, like dining with men and visit public baths.

What would happen to families of lower classes if they had too many people to feed?

Men would sell their daughters as servants, keeping the more valuable men at home.

What did women of high-class wear? What about those of lower class?

Women with more socioeconomic power would wear a long dress or a loose coat. Those of lower class would simply wear a toga, or for those caught committing adultery.

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Women and Families

Q and A for Women and Families in Classical Society

Question	Answer
Confucianism in Han China views on women.	Filial Piety, women ere to take care of a large household, nothing much for them outside of the home.
What was the philosophy behind Confucianism in Han China?	Women were considered yin, yielding, soft, submissive. Men were the opposite.
Daoism in Han China views on women.	Allowed to be priests and teachers. Daoist text points out feminine characteristics like fertility, softness, and submission (seen as positive features)
What was the philosophy behind Daoism in Han China?	Female contribution is more respected than Confucianism, as a part of nature. Having a softer, more yielding attitude will lead to more favorable results.
What are the three obedience of Confucian principals?	Obey their father before marriage, obey the husband while married, and obey the son when the husband dies.
For both Roman and Han China women, what kind of freedom/power did they have?	They were able to inherit and manage properties with some limitations.
How did Romen women have more freedom than women from Han China?	They were able to be part of public life, like dining with men and visit public baths.
What would happen to families of lower classes if they had too many people to feed?	Men would sell their daughters as servants, keeping the more valuable men at home.
What did women of high-class wear? What about those of lower class?	Women with more socioeconomic power would wear a long dress or a loose coat. Those of lower class would simply wear a toga, or for those caught committing adultery.

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