Japan film project: Role of Women

This article explains the complex role of women in Medieval Japan, and points out that even though it may be easy to believe that women were always subservient to men, they held many powerful roles and positions.

PBS's brief article explains the importance and roles of women in Samurai society.

For thousands of years, certain upper-class Japanese women have learned martial skills and participated in battles right alongside the male samurai. Learn more about them here.

This video from the Gale World History database can be viewed with subtitles. It traces the history and significance of Geisha culture and the power of these famous women in Japanese society.

This World History Encyclopedia YouTube video provides an entertaining, clear overview of how gender roles changed for Japanese women over time.

This Gale World History article traces the history of women in Japanese society from mythology through modern times. Moderate to advanced reading level.

This articles explains how Samurai women in early Japan often led secluded lives, staying mostly indoors and away from public view. However, they played crucial roles in supporting their families and maintaining the samurai class, showing that their contributions were vital even if not always visible.

A deep dive into one of the most fierce and accomplished samurai women in Japanese history. With info about historical context to help you understand the complexities of warrior culture and society's hierarchies.