Organization of Society and the Roles of Citizens
- The Ranking of the people from most important to least important:
-Kings and governors
-State officials and nobles
-Peasants
-Artisans and merchants
-Soldiers
-Slaves
Women:
- Women usually lead quiet lives at home.
- They were expected to devote their entire lives to their families.
- Daoist of Buddhist nuns were able to get educations and lead lives that were not centered around their families.
- Almost all aristocrats got an education
- Some women ran small shops and some practiced medicine.
Men and Boys:
- Sons were more valued more than daughters.
- Men usually brought in the money for the family and had jobs
- It was more of a priority to educate men