摩梭为“母系社会活化石”说质疑——摩梭文化系列考察之一

Some Doubts about "the Mosuos are the Living Fossil of Matriarchal Society

摩梭人的婚姻家庭一直被定性为"母系社会活化石"。但是,从摩梭人的历史系属、自称、生产关系、神话、传说、宗教信仰、家庭婚姻之多样性、民族内部关系、外来影响看,"母系社会活化石"之论难以成立。

Though the marriage and family of the Mosuos have long been regarded as 'the fossil of matriarchal society', the author holds that this statement does not hold water. The author's conclusion is based on his study of the Mosuos' history, self-appellation, production relations, mythology, legendry, religious beliefs, various families and marriages, inner ethnic relationship and external influence.