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China has a long and rich history, and marriage, as an important part of social relations, has also been influenced in many ways. The establishment of the ancient Chinese marriage system usually went through two procedures: engagement and marriage. Betrothal is the process of confirming the eligibility and willingness of a man and a woman to enter into marriage, while marriage is the formal union of marriage. The etiquette of these two procedures occupies an important place, and they embody the principles of the etiquette of marriage in ancient China.
Marriage in ancient China had profound social attributes, especially patriarchal attributes. In the matrilineal society stage, marriage involves relations between two clans, establishes blood ties, expands the clans' sphere of influence and consolidates hierarchies within clans. At the macro level, marriage is also related to political power and the political structure of the state, and the institution of marriage affects the rule of the state and the family.
The principles of ritual law played a key role in ancient Chinese marriage. The choice of the object of marriage is subject to the rules of ceremonial law, as is the principle of non-marriage by surname. The marriage process should also be carried out in accordance with established rules, which reflects the orderly and legal nature of marriage. The early institution of marriage included the primitive stage, the marriage patterns of the Xia Shang and Zhou periods, and the manifestations of the principles followed by different clans and ritual laws.
In the primitive phase, the institution of marriage underwent different evolutions, including primitive mixed marriage, blood marriage, polygamous marriage, couple marriage and monogamy. These forms of marriage are divided into three periods: matrilineal society, matrilineal transition to patrilineal society and patrilineal society, accompanied by changes in productivity and social development.
The marriage system during the Xia Shang and Zhou dynasties also reflected the evolution of society. The Xia Dynasty practiced polygamy, and in the early Shang Dynasty, the system of extra-ethnic group marriage appeared, and the system of concubine wife hierarchical marriage was reflected in the sacrificial system of the entire Shang Dynasty. With the rise of the Zhou Dynasty, the status of men rose, and the idea of the inferiority of men to women gradually prevailed, eventually evolving into monogamy.
Patriarchal law played an important role in the marriage system in ancient China, influencing political and social structures. Men dominate the political sphere, maintaining political ties through fiefdom and patriarchal systems. The lower status of women is constrained by the patriarchal system and the social atmosphere of male superiority and female inferiority. The concubine system is a manifestation of women's low social status.
In general, the marriage system in ancient China has evolved many times, influenced by the principles of patriarchal and ritual law. These institutions reflect the evolution of the social and political structure of ancient China, while also shaping the nature of the marriage relationship.
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