Author(s)

Bingxin Zhao, Jun Wang

Corresponding Author

Jun Wang

Abstract

The relationship between man and woman is very important for the well-being of human beings individually and socially. Historically woman was almost universally regarded as subordinate and inferior to man, and was treated unequally in relation to man domestically and socially, which has led to the feminist movement starting from the western world in 14th century till now. Nowadays woman’s relative status has improved greatly in many parts of the world, but total equality between man and woman is still a far-away dream. Woman’s liberation increased the general well-being of human being. However, people’s happiness is not necessarily increased because of woman’s participation in jobs traditionally held by man. The ideal relationship between man and woman should be based on mutual respect and rational consideration of the physiological differences between man and woman. Relevant biblical teachings and the relationship between yin and yang in the ideology of Taoism can give people some infallible wisdom in this respect.

Keywords

Gender Equality, Yin-Yang Philosophy, Biblical Teachings, Happiness Index, Social Construction