中国古代贞节的结构、演变及其实质

• 作 者: 郭玉峰
• 机 构: 天津师范大学历史系 讲师、博士
• 出 处: 天津社会科学
• 发表日期: 2002年05期
• 关键词: 夫妻之贞 从一之贞 童贞

中国古代的贞节观念包含“夫妻之贞”、“从一之贞”和“童贞”三个层面 ;就其产生的过程来看 ,经历了由“夫妻之贞”到“从一之贞” ,再到“童贞”的发展变化 ;就其关系而言 ,“从一之贞”的提倡进一步强化了“夫妻之贞” ,而“童贞”的大力鼓吹又使得再嫁成为困难的事情 ,从而进一步巩固了“从一之贞”的观念 ,最终有利于“夫妻之贞”的维持。国家提倡贞节的本质在于通过女性恪守贞节 ,履行养老抚孤的社会责任 ,来增强家庭的稳定性 ,最终有利于国家的长治久安。

The concept of chastity in ancient China contains three aspects: “matrimonial virginity”, “one virgin virginity” and “virginity”. From the process of its emergence, it has experienced the transformation from “matrimonial virginity” to “ To the development and change of ”virginity.“ In terms of its relationship, the advocacy of ”oneness of virginity“ further strengthened the ”marriage of virginity,“ and the vigorous advocacy of ”virginity“ made remarriage difficult and further consolidated The concept of ”one from one virginity“ ultimately contributes to the maintenance of ”conjugal virginity." The essence of the state’s advocacy of chastity lies in enhancing the stability of the family through the women’s strict observance of their chastity and the social responsibilities of pensioners, ultimately contributing to the long-term peace and stability of the country.