Role of Women Mrs. Tucker 7th Grade World History/Honors Cobalt Institute of Math and Science

Role of Women A Japanese woman was expected to obey her father, husband, and sons. Marriages were arranged by parents in wealthy families to increase the family’s wealth. Women in farming families had a greater say about whom they married, but they worked long hours in the fields. In addition to working in the fields, they cooked, spun and wove cloth, and cared for their children. Some women managed to contribute to Japan’s culture as famed artists, writers, and warriors. During the time of Prince Shotoku, wealthy women enjoyed a high position in society. There were several women rulers, and some women owned property. Some women in town helped with the family business. Many women worked hard planting and harvesting rice with/for their families.