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Традиционната китайска семейна институция. Организация на традиционните семейни отношения в Китай
The Traditional Chinese Family Institution. Organization of Traditional Family Relationships in China

Author(s): Diana Maglova
Subject(s): Anthropology, Social Sciences, Customs / Folklore, Sociology, Cultural Anthropology / Ethnology, Culture and social structure , Family and social welfare, Social Norms / Social Control
Published by: Великотърновски университет „Св. св. Кирил и Методий”
Keywords: Chinese; family; traditional; relationships; organization; concubines
Summary/Abstract: The present work is devoted to Chinese traditional family institution and organization of traditional family relationships in China. The present paper analyzes the noble and rural family in imperial China. The relationships between spouses are described, and the social roles of men, women and children in the family group are clarified. Paper also reveals some interesting cultural practices related to important life events, family cults in China in the past and the institution of concubines.The present work is devoted to Chinese traditional family institution and organization of traditional family relationships in China. The present paper analyzes the noble and rural family in imperial China. The relationships between spouses are described, and the social roles of men, women and children in the family group are clarified. Paper also reveals some interesting cultural practices related to important life events, family cults in China in the past and the institution of concubines.

  • Page Range: 337-356
  • Page Count: 20
  • Publication Year: 2019
  • Language: English, Bulgarian
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