The 'three obediences and four virtues' expected of females in ancient times are roundly criticized today. Isn't the story of Guo Ju--one of the '24 paragons of filial piety,' who was willing to bury his beloved son alive in order to concentrate on looking after his aged mother--the clearest example of people being the victims of traditional morality?
古代女性的「三從四德」在今日已飽受抨擊，而《二十四孝》中要活埋愛兒以便全力奉養老母的郭巨，不正是「禮教吃人」的最佳惡例？