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Women's Role In When The Sun Was God

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The depiction individuals have of women has changed drastically over time. From being seen as a lower class gender, to having women politicians today, they have come a long way. Back in the 10th century when An Ancient Tale: When the Sun Was God took place, the role of women differed immensely compared to the way women are portrayed today. Throughout the film, women are depicted as a weaker gender within society, although they can be rulers within their own families. In the film, women remain unreasonably placed below men in regards to their social status causing them to play an insignificant role in the decision-making process within society, but a prominent role within the household. For the Piast’s, men made decisions due to the way the

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