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Women and Confucianism

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Young historians consider the far-reaching effects of traditional teachings on the debates about the current attitudes toward women in society. The discussion begins with a list of New-Confucian sayings and expands to a global perspective.

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CCSS: Adaptable
Concepts
ancient china, china, confucianism, confucius, philosophers, sexism, women's history, women's rights, women's history month
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Additional Tags
social studies
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Instructional Ideas
  • Present the lesson during Women's History month in March
  • Use in the contest of a world religions unit
Classroom Considerations
  • Be sure students can have a respectful discussion of sensitive issues
  • Part of a larger unit "The Eyes of the Empress: Tang Dynasty China" available for purchase
Pros
  • Class members are encourage to consider the far-reaching effects of the teachings on how women feel about themselves
Cons
  • None