In ancient societies,MarriageInstitutions have always played an important role, even involving family inheritance, social order and other aspects. The mention of "three wives" can be traced back to ".ZhuangziAlthough this statement was not regarded as orthodox, it gradually spread among the people. In fact, the "three wives" does not refer to the actual three wives, but one of the titles of wives and concubines, from the main wife, partial wife to aunt wife, each wife and concubine have different status.
Expanding:MarriageIn ancient times, it was a mysterious and complex system, involving important topics such as family glory and bloodline continuity. The "Three Wives" in name only have a mysterious color in folklore, as if they were a symbol of power and glory. Behind this cultural phenomenon may be a reflection of the different interpretations of power and status in ancient times.
"Four concubines" involves four kinds of concubines, including dowry maids, side rooms, maids and money transactions. The identities and status of these four types of concubines are different, and there are clear boundaries and differences between them and their main wives. Whether it is identity or power, it is difficult to cross the gap between the concubine and the main wife, and the existence of the four concubines is diverse, but none of them can be compared with the main wife.
Expansion: Wives and concubines played different roles in ancient society, and with the suppression of the feudal system of etiquette, their fate was often destined to waver under the rulings of male power. The origin of the identities behind the four concubines may be the intricate relationship between power and blood, and each concubine is like a tiny chess piece, placed on a huge social chessboard.
Whether it is "three wives" or "four concubines", this kindPolygamyThe system has the drawbacks of feudal society. Under the concept of male supremacy, wives and concubines are regarded as tools to perpetuate incense, and their existence is often only for the stability of male power and the reproduction of offspring. This decline in the status of women has directly led to a change in the structure of the entire familyValuesmay eventually lead to the decline of the family and even society.
Expansion: The tradition of three wives and four concubinesMarriageBehind the pattern, there is an unspeakable tragedy. The role of wives and concubines is often limited to procreation and assistance, and their lives are confined to the boundaries of feudal etiquette and religion, lacking autonomy and dignity. In the process of continuous childbirth, competition and coercion, they may be more victims of history and tragic protagonists persecuted by the times.
Summary: Three wives and four concubines in ancient timesMarriageThe system, which may have been regarded as normal at the time, could not hide the hypocrisy and inhumanity of the feudal ethics behind it. With the progress of the times andValuesThis system is now long gone, and for the present generation, it is necessary to build a healthier and more equal system based on the principles of respect and equalityMarriagerelationships, so that every member of the family can be respected and free.