Sericulture - The Proper Employment of Women in 19th Century China

Through their labor in the production of silk, women had an important place in the economy of China. The government encouraged this as a legitimate female occupation from the Shang dynasty into the 19th century. It gave women a position in society outside of the family structure wherein they could support themselves.

Product details

• Authors: Grace Wright
• Publisher: Lulu.com
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 14.01.2006
• EAN: 9781411671324
• ISBN: 978-1-4116-7132-4
• No. of pages: 76
• Dimensions: 152 mm x 229 mm x 4 mm
• Weight: 125 g
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > History > Regional and national histories; Non-fiction book > History > Miscellaneous; Asien, HISTORY / Asia / General