Sexism and the Contribution of Confucianism to China
I. Introduction
A. Background
The contribution to the idea of sexism manifested through belief of Confucianism and aids the identification of the controversial need to identify gender roles and the Chinese perspective of women's rights in modern China.
II. Identification of Gender Roles A. Taboo 1.Assignment of a Functional Role 2.Allocation of Roles B. Why a Woman Can't Be More Like a Man? 1. Vive la Différence
III. The Contribution of Confucianism to the Idea of Sexism A. Confucian Women 1.Deification of Reproductive Power 2.Minimizing the Rights of Women
IV. The Chinese Perspective of Women: Then and Now A. Women of Traditional and Revolutionary China 1.Management of Social Ideals and Responsibilities 2.Contadictory Goals and Expectations B. Women of Modern China 1.Economic Reforms 2.Conform to the Ideals and the Norm of the Chinese State
V. Conclusion
Abstract
This paper explores many different books and articles that report on the growth of sexism within the Chinese culture and its relationship to philosophical beliefs such as Confucianism. The sources, however, vary in the views of how Chinese culture is and should be in reference to gender roles and association. This paper examines the research of the many individuals in relation gender roles, perspectives, and contributions to suggest that sexism of China should be studied in order to understand how past influences are contributing to the structure of modern China today
Sexism and the Contribution of Confucianism to China
In the article "Gender Studies" the author states, "Gender is a fundamental aspect of personal and social identity and a biological, psychological, and cultural construction of paramount importance for
A. Background
The contribution to the idea of sexism manifested through belief of Confucianism and aids the identification of the controversial need to identify gender roles and the Chinese perspective of women's rights in modern China.
II. Identification of Gender Roles A. Taboo 1.Assignment of a Functional Role 2.Allocation of Roles B. Why a Woman Can't Be More Like a Man? 1. Vive la Différence
III. The Contribution of Confucianism to the Idea of Sexism A. Confucian Women 1.Deification of Reproductive Power 2.Minimizing the Rights of Women
IV. The Chinese Perspective of Women: Then and Now A. Women of Traditional and Revolutionary China 1.Management of Social Ideals and Responsibilities 2.Contadictory Goals and Expectations B. Women of Modern China 1.Economic Reforms 2.Conform to the Ideals and the Norm of the Chinese State
V. Conclusion
Abstract
This paper explores many different books and articles that report on the growth of sexism within the Chinese culture and its relationship to philosophical beliefs such as Confucianism. The sources, however, vary in the views of how Chinese culture is and should be in reference to gender roles and association. This paper examines the research of the many individuals in relation gender roles, perspectives, and contributions to suggest that sexism of China should be studied in order to understand how past influences are contributing to the structure of modern China today
Sexism and the Contribution of Confucianism to China
In the article "Gender Studies" the author states, "Gender is a fundamental aspect of personal and social identity and a biological, psychological, and cultural construction of paramount importance for
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