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WOH 1023 – World History, 1400-1815
Question for the
Second Paper
Paper should be 3
to 5 pages in length
Due at the start of
class on Friday, November 14
What does Shen Fu’s Six Records
of a Floating Life reveal about the education, status, and treatment of
women during the time of China’s Ch’ing* Dynasty? In what ways does
Shen Fu’s own economic, educational, and family status influence his
interactions with the women discussed in the narrative? Use specific
characters and examples from the book when making your observations, and
ensure that your paper discusses the full range of women represented in Six Records of a Floating Life.
* Qing Dynasty in Worlds
Together, Worlds Apart (pronounced CHIHNG)
back to the syllabus.
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