The emperor built monasteries for both Buddhism and Taoism throughout the country and appointed Buddhist monks as his key advisors (Duiker, Spielvogel). Social Structure of the Song Dynasty: Generally, the Song Dynasty was prosperous in many respects of society. In agriculture, production technology has been improved which has favored the production of food; what city life improved with better food, music, art and great entertainment. And many travel opportunities have changed dramatically. Women had great authority during the Tang and Song dynasties. They managed the family finances, disciplined the children, and watched over the servants. However, they were still ranked below the