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Waltner, Ann – International Journal of Social Education, 1991
Tells the story of Tanyangzi, a young visionary and religious teacher in Ming China. Discusses writings relating to her life and teachings. Emphasizes the concern with chastity, publicity, and fictionality as they relate to the male view of female virtue among men of the late Ming period. (DK)
Descriptors: Buddhism, Chinese Culture, Confucianism, Cultural Influences
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Ho, Wai-Chung – History of Education, 2003
Discusses four fields of education in Chinese culture during the time of Confucius: (1) morals, (2) law, (3) politics, and (4) music. Identifies three traditional Chinese music types: (1) refined, (2) popular, and (3) foreign. States music was used to promote social harmony, reinforce nationalist views and actions, and shape attitudes and beliefs…
Descriptors: Chinese, Chinese Culture, Confucianism, Cultural Influences
Smith, Douglas C. – 1992
This paper investigates the challenges facing the modern Chinese family in Taiwan. An understanding of how culture and family life interact in other cultures may be useful in helping to understand such interactions in one's own society. Confucianism and family stability have been two enduring features of the protracted civilizations of China. In…
Descriptors: Chinese Culture, Confucianism, Cross Cultural Studies, Cultural Influences