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The Song Dynasty (960-1279 CE) is recognized for its cultural and economic progress, marked by a commercial revolution and advancements in agriculture and technology. However, it also saw a decline in women's status compared to the Tang Dynasty, with increased domestic confinement and practices like foot binding reflecting the era's patriarchal values.
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The Song Dynasty experienced a commercial revolution that led to agricultural and technological progress
Confucianism
The revival of Confucianism in the Song Dynasty reinforced traditional gender roles and patriarchal authority
Foot Binding
The practice of foot binding became a symbol of beauty, virtue, and status for women in the Song Dynasty
Women in the Song Dynasty had significantly less autonomy and societal value compared to women in the preceding Tang Dynasty
The daily lives of women in the Song Dynasty varied greatly depending on their social class
Women from noble families had access to education and managed household affairs, while peasant women lacked formal education and worked in agriculture
Widows in the Song Dynasty faced societal norms that discouraged remarriage and often left them vulnerable without familial support
Marriage in the Song Dynasty involved a woman integrating into her husband's family and taking on domestic responsibilities
Women played a vital role in the continuity of the family lineage and the preservation of social customs in the Song Dynasty
Women in the Song Dynasty could enhance their standing within their household through the birth of sons and could exert influence over family matters as elder women
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Song Dynasty Duration
960-1279 CE
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Founder of Song Dynasty
Emperor Taizu, originally named Zhou Kuangyin
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Economic Revolution in Song Dynasty
Commercial boom leading to agricultural and technological advancements
