In ancient Chinese society, the children of the Eight Banners were a special group, and their lifestyles and values have always been the focus of attention of historians and sociologists.
At the end of the Qing Dynasty and the beginning of the Republic of China, when the children of the Eight Banners fell from generations of hairpins to the dust, why would they rather starve to death than make a living by labor? Behind this seemingly perverse phenomenon, there are profound historical, cultural and social reasons. Today, the editor will take you to analyze the deep-seated reasons!
Historical evolution: the rise and fall of the Eight Banners system
The Eight Banners system originated in the early Qing Dynasty and was a form of social organization established by the Manchus to manage the army and consolidate their rule. With the unification and stability of the Qing Dynasty, the children of the Eight Banners gradually lost their original military functions and transformed into a privileged class. They enjoy the preferential treatment and protection of the state, and do not have to engage in heavy manual labor, and this way of life gradually forms their unique values and attitude to life.
Cultural factors: traditional perceptions and identity
The education and edification that the children of Eight Banners have received since childhood have made them have a strong sense of identity and status. They believe that their bloodline is noble and should not be engaged in lowly work. The mentality of "Shinong Gong Gong" is deeply ingrained in their hearts, and they generally believe that there is no profession worthy of their status other than being an official. Therefore, even if he is faced with the difficulties of life, he is unwilling to put down his body to engage in "agriculture and industry".
Social factors: institutional guarantees and market shocks
During the Qing Dynasty, the children of the Eight Banners enjoyed certain privileges and benefits, such as living security and employment opportunities provided by the state. This institutional guarantee allows them not to worry about livelihoods, thus lacking the ability to adapt to the market economy environment. When society changes and the market economy gradually emerges, it is difficult for them to adapt to the new competitive environment, resulting in a disadvantaged position in the job market. Although the children of the Eight Banners at the end of the Qing Dynasty were very good at "playing", they rarely had a skill, they couldn't do anything, and they refused to "put down their bodies" to learn, how could they "find a job" in the new era environment?
It's because the children of Baqi listen to drama reviews every day, and some of them have begun to talk about cross talk as a profession, and they have actually broken out of a world, which can be regarded as applying what they have learned!
Psychological factors: self-esteem and frustration
When the children of Eight Banners are faced with difficulties in life, they often have a sense of frustration and damaged self-esteem. They were unwilling to accept the fact that they were powerless to change the status quo, and even less willing to admit their own and even Manchu failures. This state of mind makes them prefer to starve to death rather than go to work in order to maintain their dignity and face.
In general, the phenomenon of the children of the Eight Banners "would rather starve to death than work" is the result of a combination of factors. There are not only historical legacies, but also cultural and social factors.
In fact, there are a small number of children in modern society who have a "Eight Flags habit" at work, and they are very good at the job search process. These children have just entered the society, one has no work experience, two has no social experience, and three has no knowledge accumulation, but they disdain the careful teaching of their predecessors, are unwilling to engage in basic work, and "fire" the boss's "squid" in three days, and also boast of "rectifying the workplace after the 95th and 00th generations".
If there is real talent and real learning, then it's okay, gold will shine everywhere! If the professional knowledge and work ability are ordinary, then such "three days of fishing and two days of drying nets" is really a waste of time and irresponsible for yourself. After all, the blade of the sword is sharpened, and for something that has not been done, ordinary people can only succeed if they really calm down and let go of their hands!