Women in Tokugawa Japan: The Textual Evidence. This paper examines the position, status and roles of women in Tokugawa Japan. The analysis is based on contemporary texts that reveal that supposed in light of the dominance of the Neo-Confucian ethic. Women filled more varied roles and, potentially, exercised more influence than is commonly. 11 pgs. Bibliography lists 7 sources. Pages: 11 Bibliography: 7 source(s) listed Filename: 6708 Women Tokugawa Japan.doc Price: 98.45