Gender Roles: History of a Feudal Society

In the history of feudal society, people in China, especially rural areas and the elderly believe that men are still better than women. First, they believe that the quality of family life depends on the male labor force. As agriculture plays an important role in Chinese culture, people still believe that women have to do housework. This idea can also be applied to modern Chinese society and urban areas. People should get what they need and give their physical strength to earn money for the whole family.

Because China is a country with a long history, it is easy to understand that China is a masculine country. Many Western cultures have come into China, but the whole society is still experiencing a high sex difference. In this culture, men dominate important parts of society and power structure, women are dominated by male domination, especially in low development areas and remote areas. It is easy to see that LTO is the highest ranking factor in the chart. It shows that China has a long-term commitment to respect for traditional values ​​and tradition. Today's hard work can bring long-term returns, so this is considered to support strong professional ethics. However, in this society, companies may take time to develop, especially for "outsiders".

The reproduction of gender and gender systems in our society is always a problem for gender sociologists. The history of western gender writing has included long reflections on gender differences and the role that culture plays in forming privileges (Wollstonecraft 1978; Mill 2003; especially de Beauvoir 1993). However, in gender sociology over the past 40 years, the material qualities, in particular the position of women as a paid and unpaid worker, have attracted more attention than cultural factors (Hartmann 1980; Blum 1991). These findings revealed the big difference between paid and unpaid work life of men and women in our society and led a series of political reform movement and initiatives.