In 1900, East and South Asia were extremely patriarchal. Men were revered as high status, while female sacrifice was glorified. By socialising women to marry, obey their in-laws and stay put, Asian families consolidated trusted networks of social cooperation. Since chastity was crucial for family honour, women were also tightly restricted.
Women's liberation movement in the socialist time holds the key, which also distinguishes China from the rest of the East Asia. Actually, China overtook most of the Western countries back in the 1950s and 1960s in terms of gender equality in work participation, marriage law and payment.
Women's liberation movement in the socialist time holds the key, which also distinguishes China from the rest of the East Asia. Actually, China overtook most of the Western countries back in the 1950s and 1960s in terms of gender equality in work participation, marriage law and payment.
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