11 Questions
During the Meiji period, what was the expected role of a woman in Japan?
To focus solely on household chores and childrearing
What transformed the meaning of the household during the late nineteenth century in Japan?
The shift from agricultural work to industrial work
How did the separation of work and family affect the perception of the family in Japan?
It shifted the focus from consumption to production within families
What was the significance of the 'uchi' in Japanese culture?
It was a place of value, distinct from the impersonal urban 'outside'
What caused some mothers in Japan to quit their jobs during their children's exam periods?
Concerns about their children's academic performance
What was the expected focus of a woman's role during the Meiji period in Japan?
Household chores and childrearing
What qualities did a woman in Japan during the Meiji period need to embody according to the societal expectations?
Good wife, wise mother
Which area of focus was NOT expected of women during the Meiji period in Japan?
Business leadership
Which of the following best summarizes the expected role of a woman in Japan during the Meiji period?
Embodying the qualities of a 'good wife, wise mother' through household chores and childrearing
What was the primary societal expectation of women in Japan during the Meiji period?
Embodying the qualities of a 'good wife, wise mother' through household chores and childrearing
Which of the following roles was NOT expected of women during the Meiji period in Japan?
Pursuing advanced education and career growth
Explore the influence of the state on the concept of the 'Japanese family' and how it differs from the actual conditions. Understand the impact of social institutions and the factors influencing the state-promoted idealized image of families.
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