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Study On The Rebellion And Mentality Of Prostitutes In The Ming And Qing Dynasties

Posted on:2017-07-22Degree:MasterType:Thesis
Country:ChinaCandidate:R R LiFull Text:PDF
GTID:2355330512470312Subject:Special History
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During the Ming and Qing Dynasty, the end of the feudal society and also a changing period, the traditional Confucianism still occupies an important position, but the new social trends appear and have an effect on the era of mass ideology. People began to rethink the established social orders and the traditional social ideas, which have a far-reaching impact on the progress of the society. In this context, the struggle of the maidservants is unique and their consciousness gradually awakening, which will help them to strive for the freedom and the equality. This is the time to give her the courage to win the freedom. The analysis of the course shows the the maidservants' struggle and the transformation process of the idea of the Ming and Qing dynasties.From the "chin ping mei" to "dream of Red Mansions", the maidservant images, in the Ming and Qing Dynasty novels,reflect the reality of maid vividly. Handmaids' image of bold and straightforward transformed into the intelligent and the courageous, is not only change the scholars'mind about the maidservant, but also reflects the handmaids own growth.The servants'growth have brought a new cognition about the world, built a new definition, changed the fate of the servants,and encouraged them to overcome the resistance and made their dream comes true. Servant of the Ming and Qing Dynasty have three stages of development, the maid from the ignorant and the confused to silence, reflecting the slaves'revolt and the mentality in the progress of liberation. This road is not only full of hardships, but also full of hope. The maidservants in revolt, continue to understand their own needs and to pursue freedom and equality.Due to the social environment, family circumstances and personal disposition, the slaves'revolt presents a long time and different stages, arduousness and complexity. In spite of all the difficulties, the struggle against of history has produced significant influence, promoted the growth of the handmaid, attracted the social attention to the maidservant,and spread the advanced ideas of freedom and equality. At the same time, the maidservant revolt is a prelude to today's women' liberation. This period of history is not only an integral part of the women liberation,but also plays an important role in the liberation of women today.
Keywords/Search Tags:the novels of Ming and Qing Dynasty, the class of maidservant, maidservants' struggle, freedom and equality
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