Polyandry and Wife-Selling in Qing Dynasty China: Survival Strategies and Judicial Interventions
This scholarly work delves into polyandry and wife-selling as survival mechanisms in Qing Dynasty China, exploring how economic pressures drove these practices. It analyzes judicial interventions that influenced family dynamics, marriage customs, and gender relations, drawing on historical records to illuminate social resilience and legal evolution in imperial society.
About This Book
In Qing Dynasty China, polyandry and wife-selling emerged as critical survival strategies amid economic hardships and social pressures. These practices allowed families to navigate poverty and ensure household stability in challenging times.
The book examines how such customs intersected with judicial interventions, revealing the state's role in regulating marriage and family structures. Courts often mediated disputes, balancing traditional norms with emerging legal frameworks.
Through historical analysis, it highlights the resilience of communities facing adversity, offering insights into gender roles and economic survival in imperial China.
Judicial records provide a window into the lived experiences of ordinary people, illustrating the tensions between custom and law in shaping social practices.
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