Similarities Between Ancient China And Confucian Culture

Chinese culture, particularly Confucian philosophy, supported the political structure of the Empire. Ancient China relied highly on tightly knit patriarchal families. Confucianism set up a patriarchal society by making men superior to women. Many practices were only to be performed by males, such as religious duties, giving women only a few jobs at home. Confucius also stressed filial piety (respecting elders without question) and the five key relationships: emperor to subject, father to son, oldest brother to youngest brother, husband to wife, older friend to friend. These relationships were based on reciprocity. Confucius believed each person had a role to play. For example, an emperor had to rule his people and the subjects must be obedient