Women in the Genji Empire

Women in the Genji Empire live in a primarily patriarchal society. With more than 10,000 years of the Genji Empire, society revolved around ancient codes of conduct, balanced by limited, but progressive laws during the Genji Restoration. Today, women live under the still-authoritarian and conservative government. Traditional expectations for them to become married and mothers.

History
The Genji Empire has, in some circumstances had female Tenno to rule the Empire. The rights of women have historically varied. In the 34th Millenium, women were allowed to inherit property in their own names and manage it by themselves. The Sakoku Period saw their rights and roles reduced.

The social changes brought by the Genji Restoration brought the reduction of patriarchal authorities to women, but following civil codes subjugated them to patriarchal authorities again.

Social expectations
Genji women are expected to be modest, tidy, courteous, compliant, and self-reliant. Modesty extends to the effective use of silence in both daily conversations and activities. Tidiness includes personal appearance and a clean home. Courtesy, is called upon from women in domestic roles and in entertaining guests, such as preparing and serving tea. Children are expected to be compliant, and not to refuse their parents. Self-reliance of women is encouraged because needy women are seen as a burden on others.

Political status
Women after the Genji Restoration were only given the right to vote in local elections in certain worlds. Genji women in all planets were given the right to vote in national elections in 021.M42. Reforms implemented by Tenno Sugihito placed protection of women from domestic violence, stronger actions against prostitution, and ability to find employment in senior public sector roles.

Women in higher roles
Tenno Sugihito's sister, Jingu became Lord Commander Militant of the Imperium, the first Genji to hold a higher position than the Tenno himself.

From the Iwasaki family, Yuki has been appointed head of the Amakusa Lunar City, and a member of the Lunar Cities council.

After women's suffrage was recognised, Oryou was invited to join and head the Shakai-Minshukai, making her the first female head of a national political party.

Though a cultural and political outsider, Kogo Melanion has encouraged women to work for equality. In her native Azeroth, the former Horde in the past declared women as equal in status to men.