![]() Of course, she had to follow the conventions which existed at the court at that period. Sei Shonagon enjoyed all privileges of an aristocrat of that period. ![]() Thus, being a court lady, Sei Shonagon, was quite close to her Majesty Empress. These were roles of wives, mothers, mistresses and, of course, writers. Men were regarded as rulers and those who lead, while women were seen as subordinate creatures and had to play certain roles. It is also necessary to note that men were still regarded as superior creatures. Therefore, such virtues as excellence in art of war, literature and politics were seen as primary. Sei Shonagon stresses that people who excel in studies, literature or art of war are exceptional. Apart from working on literary masterpieces, women at the court did not have a privileged position.Ĭlearly, people of that period cherished education and mental as well as physical abilities. Women could also copy books, and this was also rather a privilege (Shonagon 1991, 148). They wrote a variety of literary works which were admired by women as well as men. In Heian Japan, women had a specific role as they were leading personalities in literature. Earlier, education was considered to be a male task. Thus, women could obtain education which was really good and comprehensive. ![]() ![]() In the first place, it is necessary to note that the Heian period is characterized by certain empowerment of women as they could take some roles in a social life of the state. ![]()
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