Study Of The Ming And Qing Shandong Marriage Customs

Marriage is an important part of etiquette and custom in ancient China. Its form closely related to the socio-political, economic. Socio-economic rapid development during the Ming and Qing dynasties, characteristics of commercialization of the economy began to appear and gradually develop, had a huge impact on society at the time. Neo-Confucianism as the official school at this time appear and develop to the extreme. Wedding customs in Ming and Qing dynasties inherited developed on the basis of the former, is still dominated by six, but to a more pragmatic direction. New changes in marriage.This article focuses on Shandong's main historical wedding based on Ming and Qing discourse:Part I, introduction. Introduced the study on marital problems in Ming and Qing dynasties, seniors scholars to study this issue addresses the many, research content is very broad and deep, but centered on specific customs issues of the study is not very detailed, so marriage customs in the Ming and Qing Dynasties period is needed for research.Part II, Shandong in Ming and Qing dynasties are early marriage. Shandong is based on historical materials of local records and the others, can be seen, the Ming and Qing dynasties were early marriage for men and women, most men married before the age of 20, women at the age of 14-18. This level of productive forces and social medical treatment was closely related in ancient China, and the ancient Chinese also longing for a boy to extend the concept of blood were closely linked.Part III, specific deals with marriage customs of Shandong Ming and Qing dynasties. Including before marriage rites, the matchmaker and the bride price, the article discusses the matchmaker and the significance of the bride price for marriage conclusion; Wedding, specific procedures include parents, wedding ceremony in the Hall, drink the nuptial Cup get married and bridal chamber; After marriage rites, the main temple and the return of bride to her mother's home on third day of wedding. There are also marriages concluded specific etiquette to be followed and special customs and taboos.Part IIII, degree of commercialization of marriage deepened. Deals with marriage on the wealth-highlighting the phenomenon, undermining the original tradition of marriage conclusion of pedigree, uranium conspiracy, the concept was weak, she married the wind of a pitch, heavy bride price, rich dowry. This also gave significant impact to the community at the time, the lower poor marriage lost phenomenon when serious, policy and code employed daughters is also increasingly common.