Learning Exercise
Lessons for a Chinese Woman
China was a patriarchal society. Therefore, it is important to understand the origins of China's attitudes toward women and their role in Chinese society.
Course: World Civilization
- Material:
- Internet East Asian History Sourcebook
- Date last modified:
- August 1, 2008
- Created by:
- William Paquette
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Exercise
Instructions: When the site comes up, Scroll down and Click "Education in Traditional China." Click "Bam Zhao Pan Chao, Education in Traditiona China: Lessons for a Woman. Write a 5-page paper describing the traditional role of women in China along with the origins of these views and their national implications.