Question

In what ways is ban zhao critical of existing attitudes and practices regarding women?

Answer 1

Ban Zhao is known for being critical with the existing attitudes and practices regarding women for she wants other women to stand up against men by learning the proper customs of women so they will not humiliate their clans and ancestors.

Moreover, she teach her daughters the good manners, right customs and values of being a proper young woman. Some of these teachings includes that women must be humble and respectful, must control behavior by choosing words carefully, avoid vulgar language and practice modesty.