Through their labor in the production of silk, women had an important place in the economy of China. The government encouraged this as a legitimate female occupation from the Shang dynasty into the 19th century. It gave women a position in society outside of the family structure wherein they could support themselves.
Details
- Publication Date
- Apr 1, 2011
- Language
- English
- ISBN
- 9781257356188
- Category
- History
- Copyright
- All Rights Reserved - Standard Copyright License
- Contributors
- By (author): Grace Wright
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- Format
- EPUB