Moreover, as women had more opportunities to step out into the public eye, some villages even established women's schools to teach young women literacy and basic accounting, laying the foundation for their future participation in economic activities.
The economic sector benefited immensely as well. With the influx of female labor, the textile industry saw a surge in production, and exquisite Gan Dynasty silk was exported far and wide to other nations. Commercial markets bustled with activity, lined with shops run by women offering everything from accessories and pastries to daily necessities, causing tax revenues to rise steadily in tandem.
Seeing this, the imperial court seized the momentum to roll out policies encouraging women in business, offering tax reductions and low-interest loans to further ignite their entrepreneurial enthusiasm.
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