This would seem to be a relatively accurate description. Although she is self-deprecating and downplays her intelligence, it is clear that Ban Zhou is a revolutionary. (Teacher's comment,?) Maybe he wants to be mentioned in Lessons for Women Ban Zhao begins by downplaying any intelligence or ability he possesses. She defines herself as an “unworthy, unsophisticated, unenlightened and by nature unintelligent writer”. It seems strange that she belittles herself while writing and provides a new interpretation of Confucian writings. By its nature a decidedly enlightened and sophisticated enterprise. (Teacher comment – ​​not one sentence) Perhaps he does this because, although he supports the inclusion of women in the educational system of the time, he is also very aware of the controversial nature of his writings. Chinese society was highly prejudiced against women, and the thought of anyone advocating female inclusion in typically male-dominated fields would certainly have been controversial. Ban Zhao credits his “limited” abilities to his scholarly father and cultured mother. The basis for Ban Zhao's writings in this period was mainly due to his concern for his daughter's well-being and the need to impart to them the manners and expectations for a successful married life. Since Lessons for Women is explicitly aimed at his daughters, and since he addresses them directly, it can be assumed that his daughters received a fair amount of Ban Zhao's teachings in their daily interactions. It would also be fair to assume that his daughters learned, at least to some level, the classics, as well as reading and writing. Ban Zhao found it strange that women's teachings were so neglected. While much thought was given to the education and expectations of men, nothing was done for women. He believed that focusing only on males, while neglecting females, was ignorant. Without a standard set of