Women and Property in China: 960-1949

Author: Bai Kai
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Publish Date: 2007-01-01
Features: This book is a specialized study on the property inheritance rights of Chinese women from the Song Dynasty to the Republic of China, spanning nearly a thousand years. The book consists of nine parts: Introduction; Chapter 1, Inheritance Rights of Daughters from the Song to the Qing Dynasty; Chapter 2, Inheritance Rights of Widows from the Song to the Qing Dynasty; Chapter 3, Widows and Clan Inheritance in the Early Republic of China; Chapter 4, Property Inheritance in the Civil Code of the Republic of China; Chapter 5, Inheritance Rights of Widows in the Civil Code of the Republic of China; Chapter 6, Inheritance Rights of Daughters in the Civil Code of the Republic of China; Chapter 7, Property Rights of Concubines during the Imperial and Republican Periods; Conclusion. It is generally believed that property inheritance in China is unrelated to women. However, in the absence of men, how women protect their legitimate rights is a crucial yet often overlooked issue. The research in this book not only fills the gap in the study of legal history in China but also holds significant importance for the study of women's history in the country.