In chapter 9, it talks mostly about China and the East Asian Connections. In particular, there is a subcategory that caught my eye which was “Women in the Song Dynasty.”
Women in the Song Dynasty seemed very interesting for me to read about because it talked about the different characteristics in which Song Women had in those societies. It was apparent that women and men were needed to be kept separate in every domain of life. Women did not have much rights but were compelled to always follow the “boy” and be ruled by her husband. It was the right thing to do and was expected of every women. Women were often blamed for being a distraction to men’s pursuit to be successful, an understatement in these days. The women of the Sony Dynasty had to undergo many problems such as foot binding. Foot binding was very painful, it cracked a women’s foot into a smaller size, often resembling eroticism with this act. It was very popular for them and they thrived for more attention from their husbands.
In my point of view I think that the women in the Sony Dynasty had to undergo a series of complications with their lives. To be honest, the society we live in now is so much more equal than times back then so it is very hard to understand the inequality that took place back then. Women went through a lot of pain, and were bossed around by not only their husbands but other male figures. I could not imagine anyone bossing me around telling me what to wear, how to wear it, what to do, or even what to say with my life. My life is sacred to me in many ways, and I respect the fact that I am who I am. I am a women, but more than that I am an individual/ a human being. I thrive to be the best I can be. Not from the rules of others, but from my own knowledge. Its hard to understand how societies could be so harsh in olden times but I am very grateful for being able to embrace our society in this day and age.
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