This passage underscores the deliberate regulation of femininity in the workplace. Rather than being valued for their work, the women are forced to conform to a specific, constructed version of femininity, making their gender central to their identity as workers. This mirrors societal tendencies where people, especially women, are boxed into specific roles that distract from their actual capabilities.

This passage reflects how the workplace enforced cultural norms of submissiveness onto women workers, shaping their behavior and identity. It’s frustrating that instead of valuing these workers for their abilities and achievements, the management imposes gendered expectations about being "obedient" and preparing for domestic roles. This ties into my belief that we shouldn’t focus on gender when assessing someone's value or success.

This tradition strongly emphasizes maintaining familial and social harmony through rituals, reflecting a deep concern with the order and stability of both the living and the dead.

For me, this is quite new and intriguing because it frames the funeral as more than just a cultural or religious practice. It’s a social mechanism that defines the dead’s place in the ongoing family structure. This idea is less emphasized in my own cultural background, where the rituals are more about closure for the living than ensuring the deceased’s place in the family lineage.