Question

Let a woman retire late to bed, but rise early to duties; let her nor dread tasks by day or by night. Let her not refuse to perform domestic duties whether easy or difficult. That which must be done, let her finish completely, tidily, and systematically, When a woman follows such rules as these, then she may be said to be industrious.

Let a woman be correct in manner and upright in character in order to serve her husband. Let her live in purity and quietness of spirit, and attend to her own affairs. Let her love not gossip and silly laughter. Let her cleanse and purify and arrange in order the wine and the food for the offerings to the ancestors. When a woman observes such principles as these, then she may be said to continue ancestral worship."

- from Admonitions for Women, Ban Zhao, c. 100 C.E.

From this excerpt, you can tell that women in Han-era China


A) had no rights in Chinese society.
B) held jobs in and out of the home.
C) were expected to go to school and have a career.
D) were expected to serve their family and husband.

Answer 1

D

Step-by-step explanation:

While this passage was actually written by a woman, the image it portrays of Chinese gender roles is very patriarchal. According to the passage, a woman's primary role should be within the domestic framework and in service to her husband, making (A) the best answer.