Summary:
In modern society, we all know that underwear is a very important and indispensable thing for every woman, and women wear underwear for hygiene and warmth at the beginning. The female reproductive tract is relatively more susceptible to bacterial invasion, so wearing underwear is equivalent to adding a barrier around the body, which can more effectively protect the health of the female reproductive tract. At the same time, women are more likely to feel the cold, and the tight-fitting design of the underwear provides extra warmth.
Lead:
Over time, the function of women's underwear has gradually expanded to beautify the body and attract men. The design and production of panties gradually became artistic. From the original queen-style large pants, to the later briefs, to high-waisted panties, seamless panties, thongs, and even erotic panties, each panty is endowed with a certain flirtatious color, making women more confident and attractive.
But in fact, in ancient times, women did not wear panties, because women usually wore floor-length skirts, called floor-length skirts, so they did not wear panties. Before the Han Dynasty, women's lower bodies were not covered by any clothing, and it was not until the Han Dynasty that open crotch pants began to appear. Open crotch pants are designed to facilitate bowel movements. During the Northern and Southern Dynasties, Hu women wore short pleats to the hips, belts, and large-mouth trousers.
Especially before the Qin and Han dynasties, people's clothing habits were very different from modern times. Whether nobles or commoners, men or women, they were dressed in garments similar to the tunics and skirts now called. In this type of clothing, the "skirt" refers to the covering of the lower body, which is used to protect the lower body. In other words, ancient men also wore clothes that resembled skirts.
However, the ancient feudal morality of patriarchy believed that after a woman put on underwear, the formation of an upright shape between her legs would look very unsightly, which violated moral norms. Therefore, women in ancient times did not have the habit of wearing underwear. It wasn't until the Republican period that women began to wear underwear generally.
In ancient times, women had a relatively low status, and they were often suppressed by male society and lacked autonomy. As a result, societal expectations of women are often determined by men, and women are often unable to refute these expectations. Morality holds that women should maintain a modest, conservative image, wear long, loose dresses, and should not display any feminine features. In this way, women are seen as not too ostentatious, or even allowed to spread their legs apart, so tight-fitting clothing such as underwear is considered inappropriate.
Although ancient women did not wear underwear, they usually wore layers of clothing to ensure that their bodies were adequately covered and protected. Sometimes, they wear multiple layers of clothing, with several layers on the inside and outside, to ensure that their bodies are not exposed. This practice aims to follow social ethics and ensure that women's behavior is consistent with societal expectations while protecting their decency and appearance.
In ancient times, people's clothing was divided into upper and lower "clothes", that is, the upper body of clothing and the lower body fig leaf. The bottoms resemble modern skirts and are used to cover the lower body, so no panties are worn.
It was not until the Spring and Autumn period that trousers began to appear in clothing. Over time, women begin to wear an extra pair of old pants or a menstrual belt during menstruation.
to prevent staining of the outer pants. This practice gradually evolved into the underwear worn today.
Another study shows that since Empress Shangguan during the Zhao Emperor period of the Han Dynasty, women in the palace began to wear open pants.
However, it is said that Emperor Ling of the Han Dynasty, because he wanted to facilitate his selfish desires, asked all the concubines and palace maids in the harem to wear open crotch pants, and no pants were allowed inside, the purpose of which must be known to everyone.
Since then, it has gradually become popular. It wasn't until the Wei, Jin, Southern and Northern Dynasties and Tang dynasties that women really began to wear clothes that resembled modern trousers. Subsequently, their sitting posture gradually evolved from kneeling to cross-sitting and kei-sitting.
Epilogue:
Seeing this, Xiaobian also said that as a woman, the current society is really good, men and women are equal, and every woman is respected now. The phenomenon that women could not wear underwear in ancient times mainly stemmed from the ideological concepts and moral standards of feudal society. In ancient times, men had strict controls and regulations over women's clothing and behavior, which were often based on traditional feudal morality and ethics, as well as the suppression of women's status. In this social context, women are seen as appendages of the family, and they must behave and dress in accordance with the norms of society and the expectations of men.
From a modern point of view, this restriction on women's clothing is clearly not free for women at that time, reflecting the inequality between men and women that existed in society at that time. In today's society, we emphasize the respect and autonomy of the individual, and believe that everyone should have the right to freely choose the way that suits them, regardless of gender, race, or social status.