Confucianism is one of the important components of Chinese traditional culture, which was considered as an orthodox thought for thousands of years. In this analysis, the impact of Confucianism on family norms,specific...Confucianism is one of the important components of Chinese traditional culture, which was considered as an orthodox thought for thousands of years. In this analysis, the impact of Confucianism on family norms,specifically, on labour division, decision making, reproductive behaviours and patterns of support for the elderly within the family sphere are elaborated based on the information from field investigations. It is anticipated that with the far-reaching family planning programme and modernization drive, the traditional ideas will undergo a fundamental change.展开更多
THE term “Jinshang” or “Shanxi merchant” is a tribute to Shanxi merchants during the Ming (1368-1644) and Qing (1644-1911) dynasties. The industry and wisdom of Shanxi merchants over centuries elevated some to the...THE term “Jinshang” or “Shanxi merchant” is a tribute to Shanxi merchants during the Ming (1368-1644) and Qing (1644-1911) dynasties. The industry and wisdom of Shanxi merchants over centuries elevated some to the level of business magnate. The Chang family in Shanxi’s Yuci is a perfect example of the Jinshang.展开更多
family and school are two significant institutions of human society, involving two important phases, i.e., nurture and schooling. A study of how these two phases progress in China and in the United States would help u...family and school are two significant institutions of human society, involving two important phases, i.e., nurture and schooling. A study of how these two phases progress in China and in the United States would help us to get a glimpse of the cultural differences bctween the two countries. Whereas Confucian traditions still strongly influence present-day China, individualism prevails in American society.展开更多
Family education is brought to the attention since ancient times ,good family trait is through the ages many dignitaries of cultivate our morality and set up home.＂ Benevolence ＂ thought is the core of Confucianism,...Family education is brought to the attention since ancient times ,good family trait is through the ages many dignitaries of cultivate our morality and set up home.＂ Benevolence ＂ thought is the core of Confucianism, and is also the important content of Chinese excellent traditional culture. In this paper, the content of the Confucian＂ benevolence ＂thought and its fit with modem start-up construction has carried on the preliminary analysis, probes into the Confucian idea of＂ love＂ to restore the meaning of good family trait展开更多
文摘Confucianism is one of the important components of Chinese traditional culture, which was considered as an orthodox thought for thousands of years. In this analysis, the impact of Confucianism on family norms,specifically, on labour division, decision making, reproductive behaviours and patterns of support for the elderly within the family sphere are elaborated based on the information from field investigations. It is anticipated that with the far-reaching family planning programme and modernization drive, the traditional ideas will undergo a fundamental change.
文摘THE term “Jinshang” or “Shanxi merchant” is a tribute to Shanxi merchants during the Ming (1368-1644) and Qing (1644-1911) dynasties. The industry and wisdom of Shanxi merchants over centuries elevated some to the level of business magnate. The Chang family in Shanxi’s Yuci is a perfect example of the Jinshang.
文摘family and school are two significant institutions of human society, involving two important phases, i.e., nurture and schooling. A study of how these two phases progress in China and in the United States would help us to get a glimpse of the cultural differences bctween the two countries. Whereas Confucian traditions still strongly influence present-day China, individualism prevails in American society.
文摘Family education is brought to the attention since ancient times ,good family trait is through the ages many dignitaries of cultivate our morality and set up home.＂ Benevolence ＂ thought is the core of Confucianism, and is also the important content of Chinese excellent traditional culture. In this paper, the content of the Confucian＂ benevolence ＂thought and its fit with modem start-up construction has carried on the preliminary analysis, probes into the Confucian idea of＂ love＂ to restore the meaning of good family trait
