During the Ming and Qing dynasties: the role of women was fashioned after the prevailing pattern in Japan

women achieved a level of equality and freedom never seen before in Chinese history

the greater freedom for women was a reflection of European influence

patriarchal authority over females became tighter than ever before

patriarchal authority over females became tighter than ever before.

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