Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream is a play of love that reflects the sharp conflict between humanism and feudalism in the sixteenth century English society, which finds expression in the dispute between...Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream is a play of love that reflects the sharp conflict between humanism and feudalism in the sixteenth century English society, which finds expression in the dispute between Hermia and her father Egeus on her marriage and Hermia's bold rebellion against the feudalistic parental tyranny. The final success of the lovers in their struggle for the freedom to decide their marriage not only embodies Shakespeare's humanist ideal but also reflects his firm belief that humanism would inevitably triumph over feudalism.展开更多
This paper is a feminist reading of Shakespeare's dramatic tragedy, Romeo and Juliet. It first discusses the prevailing feudal ideology, especially patriarchy, in the transitional society of the late Elizabethan e...This paper is a feminist reading of Shakespeare's dramatic tragedy, Romeo and Juliet. It first discusses the prevailing feudal ideology, especially patriarchy, in the transitional society of the late Elizabethan era and then analyzed the heroine, Juliet, within this social context. It focuses on Juliet's brave revolt against the feudal fetters imposed on her and her strong-willed fight for individual freedom, true love and happiness in response to the Renaissance spirit.展开更多
To commemorate the 60th anniversary of democratic reform in Tibet, the photo exhibition named'Milestone of Abolishing the Feudal Serfdom-Exhibition for the 60th Anniversary of Democratic Reform in Tibet'was op...To commemorate the 60th anniversary of democratic reform in Tibet, the photo exhibition named'Milestone of Abolishing the Feudal Serfdom-Exhibition for the 60th Anniversary of Democratic Reform in Tibet'was opened on March 29th, 2019at the Tibet Cultural Museum in Beijing.By nearly 400 pictures.展开更多
Medieval European feudal society laid the foundation for the development of modern western society and it is also a historic organic body full of complexity and contradiction. Overall research shows that feudalism did...Medieval European feudal society laid the foundation for the development of modern western society and it is also a historic organic body full of complexity and contradiction. Overall research shows that feudalism didn't have monopoly on medieval England society; the non-feudal elements coexisted with the feudal elements in one united body and occupied an important place in the social structure.展开更多
In interpreting the feudal contract between kings and nobles in medieval Western Europe,Western historians have tended to elaborate on its interaction,equivalence,and even equality,with an emphasis on the resulting re...In interpreting the feudal contract between kings and nobles in medieval Western Europe,Western historians have tended to elaborate on its interaction,equivalence,and even equality,with an emphasis on the resulting restrictions on the king's authority.However,this was not the case in England during this period.After the Norman Conquest,“imported feudalism”became a strong support for the English monarchy.On this basis,the feudal contract between kings and nobles evolved from an oral to a textual contract and from“personal commitment”to“collective negotiation,”in a process strongly marked by the coercion and inequality bestowed on such contracts by hierarchical feudal roles.In the course of this process,the English kings ceaselessly consolidated their power by breaking down the feudal customs reflected in agreements between the two sides.Although the Magna Carta,as a text-based feudal contract,made explicit provision for feudal customs,it failed to effectively constrain royal power.History shows that if we seek to elaborate on the reciprocity and even equality of the feudal contract from the perspective of modern social contract theory and thus exaggerate the nobles'right to resist the king,we will inevitably construct a mythical“feudal contract determinism.”展开更多
In the Yuan Dynasty,common people referred to those living at the lower strata of society,including the proletariat or small producers.Yuan Dynasty dramas depicted numerous images of common people.This paper begins wi...In the Yuan Dynasty,common people referred to those living at the lower strata of society,including the proletariat or small producers.Yuan Dynasty dramas depicted numerous images of common people.This paper begins with the image of“common people”and takes the Yuan Dynasty southern drama The Lute as its text.It deeply analyzes the fate trajectory of Cai Bojie and Zhao Wuniang,who represent common people in feudal society,exploring the reasons behind such tragic fates.Furthermore,it excavates the enduring literary value and contemporary significance of The Lute.The Lute not only reflects society and the era from a literary and artistic perspective but also perceives the tragic fate of common people during the feudal period.Indirectly,it demonstrates the significant contribution of traditional Chinese opera to the reconstruction of cultural concepts and moral-ethical notions.展开更多
AT the beginning of the 20th century, China was undergoing a great social change with the start of the democratic revolution against the Qing Dynasty, China’s last feudal state (1644-1911). At the same time, a group ...AT the beginning of the 20th century, China was undergoing a great social change with the start of the democratic revolution against the Qing Dynasty, China’s last feudal state (1644-1911). At the same time, a group of women intellectuals was emerging and growing with the development of women’s education in China. They embraced the ideals of democracy and equality between the sexes and actively took展开更多
Padma was 17 when the democratic reform was introduced in Xizang in 1959.Before the reform,the region had been ruled by feudal serfdom under a theocracy for centuries.Nearly one million serfs were subjected to estate-...Padma was 17 when the democratic reform was introduced in Xizang in 1959.Before the reform,the region had been ruled by feudal serfdom under a theocracy for centuries.Nearly one million serfs were subjected to estate-holders'cruel exploitation and oppression.Padma was one of them.展开更多
Old Xizang long practiced theocratic feudal serfdom in whichpolitical and religious authority were merged. In March 1959,under the leadership of the Communist Party of China, acomprehensive democratic reform centered ...Old Xizang long practiced theocratic feudal serfdom in whichpolitical and religious authority were merged. In March 1959,under the leadership of the Communist Party of China, acomprehensive democratic reform centered on abolishing this feudalserfdom was launched throughout Xizang.展开更多
文摘Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream is a play of love that reflects the sharp conflict between humanism and feudalism in the sixteenth century English society, which finds expression in the dispute between Hermia and her father Egeus on her marriage and Hermia's bold rebellion against the feudalistic parental tyranny. The final success of the lovers in their struggle for the freedom to decide their marriage not only embodies Shakespeare's humanist ideal but also reflects his firm belief that humanism would inevitably triumph over feudalism.
文摘This paper is a feminist reading of Shakespeare's dramatic tragedy, Romeo and Juliet. It first discusses the prevailing feudal ideology, especially patriarchy, in the transitional society of the late Elizabethan era and then analyzed the heroine, Juliet, within this social context. It focuses on Juliet's brave revolt against the feudal fetters imposed on her and her strong-willed fight for individual freedom, true love and happiness in response to the Renaissance spirit.
文摘To commemorate the 60th anniversary of democratic reform in Tibet, the photo exhibition named'Milestone of Abolishing the Feudal Serfdom-Exhibition for the 60th Anniversary of Democratic Reform in Tibet'was opened on March 29th, 2019at the Tibet Cultural Museum in Beijing.By nearly 400 pictures.
文摘Medieval European feudal society laid the foundation for the development of modern western society and it is also a historic organic body full of complexity and contradiction. Overall research shows that feudalism didn't have monopoly on medieval England society; the non-feudal elements coexisted with the feudal elements in one united body and occupied an important place in the social structure.
文摘In interpreting the feudal contract between kings and nobles in medieval Western Europe,Western historians have tended to elaborate on its interaction,equivalence,and even equality,with an emphasis on the resulting restrictions on the king's authority.However,this was not the case in England during this period.After the Norman Conquest,“imported feudalism”became a strong support for the English monarchy.On this basis,the feudal contract between kings and nobles evolved from an oral to a textual contract and from“personal commitment”to“collective negotiation,”in a process strongly marked by the coercion and inequality bestowed on such contracts by hierarchical feudal roles.In the course of this process,the English kings ceaselessly consolidated their power by breaking down the feudal customs reflected in agreements between the two sides.Although the Magna Carta,as a text-based feudal contract,made explicit provision for feudal customs,it failed to effectively constrain royal power.History shows that if we seek to elaborate on the reciprocity and even equality of the feudal contract from the perspective of modern social contract theory and thus exaggerate the nobles'right to resist the king,we will inevitably construct a mythical“feudal contract determinism.”
文摘In the Yuan Dynasty,common people referred to those living at the lower strata of society,including the proletariat or small producers.Yuan Dynasty dramas depicted numerous images of common people.This paper begins with the image of“common people”and takes the Yuan Dynasty southern drama The Lute as its text.It deeply analyzes the fate trajectory of Cai Bojie and Zhao Wuniang,who represent common people in feudal society,exploring the reasons behind such tragic fates.Furthermore,it excavates the enduring literary value and contemporary significance of The Lute.The Lute not only reflects society and the era from a literary and artistic perspective but also perceives the tragic fate of common people during the feudal period.Indirectly,it demonstrates the significant contribution of traditional Chinese opera to the reconstruction of cultural concepts and moral-ethical notions.
文摘AT the beginning of the 20th century, China was undergoing a great social change with the start of the democratic revolution against the Qing Dynasty, China’s last feudal state (1644-1911). At the same time, a group of women intellectuals was emerging and growing with the development of women’s education in China. They embraced the ideals of democracy and equality between the sexes and actively took
文摘Padma was 17 when the democratic reform was introduced in Xizang in 1959.Before the reform,the region had been ruled by feudal serfdom under a theocracy for centuries.Nearly one million serfs were subjected to estate-holders'cruel exploitation and oppression.Padma was one of them.
文摘Old Xizang long practiced theocratic feudal serfdom in whichpolitical and religious authority were merged. In March 1959,under the leadership of the Communist Party of China, acomprehensive democratic reform centered on abolishing this feudalserfdom was launched throughout Xizang.
