The Role of Women in China

By Cara Darling

 

 

Feudal China and Freedom

a.   Family order

1.  three cardinal guides

2.  five constant virtues

3.  three obediences

4.  four virtues

b.  Women had no say or freedom

 

Tang Dynasty and Freedom

a.   owned property

b.  education

c.   wrote poetry

d. horseback riding and polo

e.  divorced with impunity

Emperor Taizong and his courtladies


Lady playing Pipa

 

Styles

a.   clothing

b.  hair

c.   makeup

d. accessories