Parent Guide > On the Cultivation of Virtue, Woman's Work, and Politeness

This week in class, we’re reading "On the Cultivation of Virtue, Woman's Work, and Politeness" by Zhao Ban.

This first-century text written by China's first female historian shares some of the principles that women should follow to serve their husbands.

As we read, we will be discussing the theme of Gender Roles as it relates to the text. We are trying to answer this big question :

"How do we define the roles of men and women?"

Ways to support your child:

• Ask your child about this philosophy article at home:
  • What was "On the Cultivation of Virtue, Woman's Work, and Politeness" about?
  • What did you learn about Gender Roles?
• Watch the following clips with your child at home:
  • 'Discovering China – The Han Dynasty-China’s First Golden Age '
  • 'Depth of Han Couture '