The Origin of Korean Traditional Family System and Socio-Economic Crisis - Focusing on the Matrilocal Marriage

Hyunju Lee, Ajou University
SANGKUK LEE, Ajou University

This study examines the origin and socio-economic background of the system of "Nam-gui Yeo-ga" a type of traditional family system before Confucianism was accepted in Korea. "Nam-gui Yeo-ga" is a marriage system in which the groom lives in the bride's house, a matrilocal marriage.

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 Presented in Session 110. Korean Families in Crisis Prior-20th Century