During the Han Dynasty, a marriage lacking a dowry or betrothal gift was seen as dishonorable. Only after items were exchanged would a marriage proceed; and the bride could be taken to live within the ancestral home of the new husband. Here, a wife was expected to live with the entirety of her husband’s family and to follow all of their guidelines and beliefs. Many households followed the Confucian teachings relating to honoring their elders.
The association of a marriage concerned ...
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2021