With Chinese Characteristics

Concubines to Comrades, 100 Years of Chinese Marriages 百年中国婚姻法律变迁 女性的位置变了吗?


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Just 100 years ago in China, concubinage was not an uncommon sight and did not raise many eyebrows. Fast forward to today, from the ending of the last Imperial Dynasty in Chinese history, to the Republic of China, to the People’s Republic of China, Chinese society was turned upside down and with it, the tradition, culture and practice of the institution of Marriages. In this episode, we explore changes in Chinese Marriages in the last 100 years and how Chinese women’s standing in society transforms alongside with the institution of marriage. 

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With Chinese CharacteristicsBy Natalie and Cherrie

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