Research On Political Marriage In The Han Dynasty

The Han Dynasty is Chinese ancient unified dynasty feudal culture laid period.After the development of the Han Dynasty,the institution of marriage formed a relatively standardized system,marriage is no longer for reproduction.Marriage and politics are closely combined to become the rulers to achieve political ends,the political function of marriage highlights,and affect the rule of the feudal dynasty.Through the study of history and political marriage status of Western Han and Eastern Han,Han Dynasty political marriage class attribute is very obvious,occurs within the ruling class,including the royal marriage,the princes marriage,bureaucratic marriage and ethnic marriage.The political marriage is unique,marriage within the clan prevailed.Most of the political marriage have a tragic ending,ignoring the wishes of both parties in marriage,most women become a victim of political marriage.We have found on political and cultural function of the marriage,marriage plays an important role in the political life,dominators consolidate power making use of marriage,bureaucrats protect their own interests using marriage.The ethnic marriage become an important measure to dealing with ethnic minorities,play an important role in maintaining national peace and exchanges.Women get on the stage of power through political marriage,in the political life of the status should not be overlooked.The influence of political marriage also runs through the reign of the dynasty in the long feudal period.The study of political marriage in Han Dynasty undoubtedly has an important reference value to deepen the understanding of the ancient Chinese feudal society.With the passage of time the disadvantages of the political marriage has been revealed in the late Western Han Dynasty,in view of the dynasty fell because of relatives,The Eastern Han Dynasty especially against relatives.Consanguineous marriage frequently,cause the heirs to die early.Therefore,the emergence of a number of politicians have a profound reflection on the political marriage,formulate corresponding policies to curb the adverse effects of the ruling political marriage produced,these insights for understanding the political marriage of this cultural phenomenon is of great value.