Clan is a topic that goes far beyond an anthropological perspective, with a rich context in Chinese history and politics, dating back to the Southern Dynasties of the 5th century and extending to how the one-child policy has influenced social structure nowadays. It will definitely be the subject of an article.
“The Examination Yuan carried forward the legacy of the imperial exams, now dressed in modern bureaucratic form.” - the more one looks at China the stronger and more numerous the connections and continuation of the past stands out. Wonderful summary! I’ve visited the museum in Nanjing dedicated to the imperial exams. A really cool building and displays. 🙏
I love your essays. They are so on point. I wonder if you thought about writing about ancestor worship, lineage and the clan.
Clan is a topic that goes far beyond an anthropological perspective, with a rich context in Chinese history and politics, dating back to the Southern Dynasties of the 5th century and extending to how the one-child policy has influenced social structure nowadays. It will definitely be the subject of an article.
https://substack.com/@nealshultz1/note/p-174332584?r=k7ywv&utm_source=notes-share-action&utm_medium=web
“The Examination Yuan carried forward the legacy of the imperial exams, now dressed in modern bureaucratic form.” - the more one looks at China the stronger and more numerous the connections and continuation of the past stands out. Wonderful summary! I’ve visited the museum in Nanjing dedicated to the imperial exams. A really cool building and displays. 🙏
Brilliant overview of the exam system and its implications for the future.