Roles Of Women In Ancient China And Japan

Being neighboring countries, the role of women was nearly identical in both China and Japan, but they were also slightly different. Noble women or women of high rank who may have been educated were allowed to work in the various field in Japan. For example, they can work in commercial centers in, entertainment, textile manufacturing, and publishing. While noble women in Japan enjoyed such freedom, peasant women were obliged to stay at home to work in the fields, raise children, and perform other house chores. On the other hand, Chinese women had little to no work outside the house. They could work as midwives or textile workers, but these were considered minor roles in the society compared to entertainment, manufacturing, and publishing. Moreover,