论清代东北地区“乡约”与社会控制

On Xiangyue (乡约) in Northeast China of Qing Dynasty and Social Control in the Village

在清代东北地区,乡约成为主体性乡村职役,基本从属于民治体系。作为半公半私的角色,乡约一般以村、庄等自然聚落为基层单位,直接临民,成为中央与地方、上层与民众的中介。他们有着多重而全面的职责,控制着东北广大乡村,但由于后期乡约制度弊病丛生,最终罢废。

Xiangyue （乡约） was rural office clerks who belonged to system of ruling by the people primarily in Northeast China of Qing Dynasty. As a role of semi - public and semi - private, Xiangyue became the agency between the central authorities and locality. They carried out multiple responsibilities of controlling the villages in Northeast China. The setup of Xiangyue was abolished finally due to its various abuse.