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Article: Bridal laments in rural Hong Kong.(Chinese women social aspects)
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- Asian Folklore Studies
- Article date:
- April 1, 2005
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THE CHINESE PROVERB on the three forms of obedience, "follow one's father when young, follow one's husband when married, follow one's son when old," states clearly how a woman's destiny was defined in traditional Chinese culture. It shows how a woman was expected to lead her life. It also tells what particular goal a woman should pursue at different stages of her life: to follow her father, husband, and, finally, her son. Or, to put it another way, the view that "men decide and women follow" reflects the ethical values of traditional Chinese culture which placed much emphasis on a woman's obedience to men. Obviously, this differs greatly from the ideas of equality and ...
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