Sex, Law, and Society in Late Imperial China

Sex, Law, and Society in Late Imperial China

작성자: Matthew Harvey Sommer
언어: 영어
형식: 하드커버
ISBN 10: 0804736952
ISBN 13: 9780804736954
출판 날짜: April 28th, 2000
출판사: Stanford Univ Pr
페이지: 440
Matthew Harvey Sommer delves into the intricate framework of sexuality during the Qing dynasty, revealing how societal norms, legal structures, and cultural practices intertwined to shape sexual behavior in late imperial China. The analysis highlights not only the laws governing sexual conduct but also how these regulations reflected and reinforced social hierarchies and moral values of the time.

Through detailed examination of historical documents and social contexts, Sommer brings to light the complexities and contradictions present within the legal system. The reader gains insight into the struggles between individual desires and societal expectations, showcasing how this dynamic shaped relationships and identity in a period often overshadowed by broader historical narratives.

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