Leading up to 1200 - Social Structure

This set of flashcards covers the patriarchal social hierarchy, Confucian influence, and the classification of specific social groups leading up to the year 1200.

Patriarchal Society

A social structure where society is headed by men, which reflected Confucian principles leading up to 1200.

Confucian principles

The philosophical foundation for the social structure and filial piety in the era leading up to 1200.

Filial piety

A Confucian principle reflected in the social structure and specific texts like the Classics of Filial Piety.

Classics of Filial Piety

A text that reflected the Confucian principles of respect for parents and ancestors within the social hierarchy.

Lessons for Women

A text that reflected the patriarchal nature of society and the status of women as 2nd class people.

Second class people

The social status assigned to women within the patriarchal society leading up to 1200.

Mean People

A social group categorized as people without meaning in life, which included artists, performers, and merchants.