About this episode
This episode explores the role of women in Edo period Japan, covering topics such as marriage, education, and the lives of women artists and courtesans.
Welcome back to the Museum of Femininity. In this episode I explore the role women played in Edo period Japan. A fascinating time of economic growth and cultural flourishing, with a rich visual culture, that I have always admired. As the period stretches over 200 years, this is very much a brief overview of some key topics like marriage and education. I also explore women artists, the Geisha, the role of women in the service industry and farming in addition to the lives of courtesans in the Y...
People in this episode
Host: Charlotte Appleyard
Topics covered
- women in Edo Japan
- Edo period
- cultural flourishing
- women artists
- Geisha
- service industry
- courtesans
Keywords
- Edo Japan
- women's roles
- cultural history
- Geisha
- courtesans
- education
- marriage
Mentioned in this episode
Places: Edo Japan
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