How did Confucius' ideas or contributions helped shaped society?

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"According to Confucius, people are generally good and should be punished only after they break the laws. To help ensure this, rituals are used to internalize behaviors and behavior patterns so that a person does not wish to break the law or lose face from committing an immoral action. Confucius redefined “rite” and removed the overtones of sacrifice that were often associated with religious rites. In Confucianism, a rite is more about politeness, acting properly, and understanding where each person fits in society. These rites and rituals also helped people determine their proper place by making social standings clear. For example, rituals could be used to determine age differences, who was the host of an event, and who was to be honored.





The word ritual in Confucianism does not mean the same as ritual does in most religions. Instead, it often includes ceremonial behavior, proper actions, and even politeness. Rituals occur every day in Confucianism and are often internal. In a way, Confucian rituals are equal to what many refer to as etiquette. Rituals are not only reserved for special occasions, regimented, or even seen as a part of Confucianism—they are nearly invisible guidelines that drive individuals’ actions, not something that one thinks about or even necessarily is aware of.





Most rituals involve internally knowing one’s place in society. This allows one to know exactly how much deference to show to another person and how to act in a social setting. Confucian rituals are partially responsible for the strict Chinese social hierarchy that determines the protocols between just about everyone a person interacts with, from family to co-workers to important people.





It’s interesting to note that, while the Analects very heavily promote rituals, some stories and myths concerning Confucius show him breaking with these rituals. This leads some to believe that Confucius’s students were more in favor of rituals than Confucius himself and injected this bias into the Analects."