A Comparative Study of Traditional Confucian and Christian Perspectives on Women
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.53469/jsshl.2025.08(03).11Keywords:
Women's Perspectives, Gender Social Structure, Confucianism, Christian CivilizationAbstract
Confucianism and Christianity, serving as the predominant ideological frameworks in traditional Chinese culture and Western civilization respectively, have significantly shaped the evolution of both civilizations. Thus, when examining the parallels and distinctions between Chinese and Western civilizations, Confucianism and Christianity emerge as two indispensable areas of study. This paper aims to explore how these two ideologies construct notions of gender and social gender order, analyzing their expectations of women and the constraints they impose on women's social status. Ultimately, it endeavors to offer a fresh cross-cultural viewpoint for contemporary discussions on gender equality and social gender studies.
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