What exactly does a modern woman entail? The Meiji time period marked a changing modern Japan, and with it, so did for some women, their roles. Towards the end of the Meiji time period, socially the idea of a “good wife, and wise mother” remained prevalent. However, there was a shift that started to begin.  This section discusses various topics, such as mothers, and wives. What was the modern woman like in the Meiji time period?