Have you ever wondered how your lief would be if you were born a girl in ancient China? What were the expectations toward women in that period of time? 

Welcome to our first episode of Yin The Dynasties! This episode is an overview about women's life in ancient china, and some social rules and etiquettes they had to adhere to during that time. If you liked it, make sure to follow us on Instagram @yinthedynasties for more!

Explanation:

无才便是德 (wú cái biàn shì dé)- To be untalented/unskilled/uneducated is a virtue

Credits:

Explanation of Yin and Yang concept— Mark Cartwright from World History Encyclopedia

Women in Confucianism thought—article by Juliana Batista from Schwarzman Scholars

Seven grounds for divorce— explained by Collaborative Chinese Chat

Intro music by Zi De guqin Studio on YouTube

Background music by Kinh Ho Van on YouTube