富民县芭蕉箐村苗族嫁妆及其社会功能研究

The Research of Miao's Dowry and Its Social Function in Bajiaoqing Village Fumin County

芭蕉箐村苗族普遍存在嫁妆比聘礼多这个礼物不对称的特殊现象,在对该村嫁妆与聘礼做具体调查的基础上,从芭蕉箐村苗族嫁妆的作用、运作机制和社会关联几个大的方面分析调查资料。第一,嫁妆在经济上有着互助作用,主要表现在对新婚家庭的经济资助、女儿对娘家财产继承、娘家与儿女家互惠三个方面;第二,芭蕉箐区域苗族嫁妆有着自己的运作机制与社会关联,主要表现在婚姻制度与亲属集团支持、身份建构与妇女地位保障、共同体的建构与再生产三个方面。经过以上各个方面的阐释分析,最终凸显出芭蕉箐苗族村嫁妆的社会功能。

As an asymmetric gift, Miao＇s dowry is more than bride-price becomes a special phenomenon, which is ubiquitous in Bajiaoqing village. On the basis of specific inquiry, author will from dowry＇s effect, operation mechanism and Social relevance to analyze the datum. First, in the aspect of economy, dowry has a mutual assistance effect. This is manifested in financial aid to a new family, daughter to bride＇s family property inheritance, the reciprocity between bride＇ s family and daughter. Second, Miao＇s dowry has its own operation mechanism and social relevance, which reflect in marriage system and relatives＇ support, identity construction and female status security, community,s construction and reproduction. After the above all aspects＇ analysis, the social function of Miao＇s dowry will be highlighted.