As we all know, in ancient China, men could marry three wives and four concubines, and even in the Republic of China period, the rich and powerful warlords would ask for a few aunts and wives to enter the palace. But after the founding of the Country, monogamy was implemented, so how did the aunts and wives before them treat themselves? Let's take a look!
During the Republic of China period, monogamy was stipulated, but three wives and four concubines still existed, and it was not until the promulgation of the Marriage Law of the People's Republic of China in 1950 that China truly practiced monogamy. So, how did those beautiful aunts and wives deal with it?
Because women have long been at a disadvantage, the Marriage Act focuses on protecting the woman's dominant position in divorce. If the man wants to file for divorce, as now, he must obtain the consent of the woman, that is, if the man wants to drive the aunt away, it is no longer a matter of resignation, and the woman must voluntarily. Once the woman takes the initiative to leave, the man can't stay.
The Marriage Act of 1950 formally provides for monogamy, but also provides for the fact that a polygamous life that was formed before liberation can be divorced or continued, but the man cannot be forced to divorce or divorce a concubine.