Chinese women had a higher status than women in other East Asian and Southeast Asian societies because of the heritage of Confucius.

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Confucianism, which originated in China, actually placed women in a subordinate position to men, emphasizing a patriarchal family structure and female obedience to male authority, which was similar or even more restrictive compared to other East Asian and Southeast Asian societies.

Chinese Women Had a Higher Status Than Women in Other