History 1601E Lecture Notes - Foot Binding, Emperor Wu Of Han, Gender Role
15 Dec 2012
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After confucianism has been incorporated in their daily lives is when they begin to study it. Governmental officials are chosen based on their: virtue, then knowledge of the classics, ability to govern and last writing ability. Woman were diversified in what they could do in song times such as women could learn to read with their brothers, own property and become a nun. Foot binding began during the song dynasty but it was not recommended by confucian teachers. It was a woman"s effort to beautify herself. Binding feet fortified the gender role because women couldn"t walk well so they had to stay in the house. Ancestors of korea spoke ultra-altaic; unrelated to chinese. Emperor wudi of the han dynasty conquered choson (northern korea) The rest of korea was controlled by local tribes. After the chinese rule collapse 3 states in korea emerged: silla, paekche and koguryo (maintains relations with northern chinese states for technology)
