Summary:
In ancient societies, the maids were a product of a specific historical context, and as female servants, they played an important role in the life of their masters. Next, let's take a closer look at the history of this special group.
1. Definition and responsibilities of a maid
A maid in the room, as the name suggests, refers to a maid who communicates with the master's room. They are usually high-ranking maids in large households, who have grown up with their owners and are responsible for taking care of their daily lives.
The responsibilities of a housemaid are extensive and onerous, including but not limited to the care of clothing, food, housing and transportation. They need to be familiar with a variety of housekeeping skills to meet the needs of their owners at any time, and they also need to have the ability to read words and emotions to cope with changes in their owners' emotions.
In ancient times, the bedroom of the maid was often connected to the master's bedroom to facilitate night service. This special living arrangement makes the relationship between the maid and the owner closer.
They are not only the master's servants, but also the master's life companions. In some cases, they were even asked to have sex with their owners in order to give birth to children to carry on the family lineage. This behavior was seen as justified at the time, reflecting the subordinate position of women in the family and society.
二、通房丫鬟地位：
In ancient times, the maids who were convenient for serving the male master at night were called the maids who had a lower status than the concubines. The status of the girl in the room is slightly higher than that of ordinary maids. In ancient times, many maids dreamed of becoming the master's maid, because as long as they were approved by the male and female hosts, the male hosts slept with their intercourse girls and became pregnant, and they could be promoted to concubines and become people with status and reputation.
The living status of the maid often depends on the family situation and economic strength of the owner. In wealthy families, they may enjoy relatively better living conditions, including more spacious living, abundant food and clothing, etc. Even in such an environment, they still need to take on heavy labor tasks, including taking care of their masters' daily life, taking care of household chores, and accompanying their masters when they go out.
In contrast, the life of a housemaid in a poor family is even more difficult. They may live in cramped and cramped rooms, with a simple diet and shabby clothing. In addition, due to the financial constraints of their families, they may not be able to get enough time for rest and recreation, and they are under constant physical and mental stress.
Third, the fate of the maid in the room
The fate of the maid is often influenced by the social system and historical background. In feudal society, the status of women was generally low, and the fate of the maid as a member of the servant class was full of uncertainty. A maid may be treated relatively well because of the owner's favor. Some hosts highly recognize the loyalty and hard work of the maids, and even treat them as family members. However, this kind of treatment is often based on the owner's personal preferences and feelings, and lacks institutional guarantees.
There is also the fact that the maid who has a room may also face a tragic end. Due to their low social status, they often fall victim to family power struggles. In the event of a family dispute or a change of owner, the maid may be disposed of at will or driven out of the house.
Some interdominants may also be jealous and ostracized by other family members because of their relationship with their owners, leading to difficulties in their lives.
With the development of history and the advancement of social changes, the group of maids has gradually disappeared. In modern times, with the improvement of women's status and the transformation of social systems, women's rights and interests have been more protected and respected. The historical phenomenon of the maid has gradually become a thing of the past, but the social issues and cultural background behind it are still worthy of our in-depth consideration and discussion.
Epilogue:
Well, we also learned from the above that as a special group in ancient society, the living conditions and fate of Tongfang maids reflected the gender concept and class system of the society at that time. Through the discussion of the maid in the room, we can have a deeper understanding of the historical appearance of ancient society, now the society treats men and women equally, we are all protected by the laws of the country, and we should cherish everything we have now!