In the Han dynasty in ancient China, why were sons more highly valued than daughters?

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Sons are the ones who are able to carry on their family's name and they could do more work

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Sons are able to take care of the parents when they grow old. Sons are also the ones that are able to carry on there families name (their last name).

Marilyn answered Apr 8, 2018

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