The Role of Women in Confucian Cultures: A Sociological Perspective

The Role of Women in Confucian Cultures: A Sociological Perspective

Introduction The role of women in Confucian cultures has been a central topic in sociological debates on gender, family, morality, and social order in East Asia. Confucianism, as a moral–philosophical system, has historically shaped social institutions, kinship patterns, education, governance, and everyday life across societies such as China, Japan, South Korea, and Vietnam. While often … Read more