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Husband and Wife (夫婦, fū fù) The husband-wife relationship in Confucianism emphasizes complementary roles and mutual support. Husbands are expected to provide for the family and make important decisions, while wives should manage the household and nurture the children.
Husband-and-Wife Relationship in Confucianism In a marriage, husbands and wives shoulder different responsibilities and complementary roles in the family. On the one hand, a husband needs to care for his wife, educate his children, respect his parents, and be responsible for society.
The five relationships is a foundational concept in Confucianism that outlines the hierarchical and reciprocal duties between five key social pairs: ruler and subject, father and son, husband and wife, elder brother and younger brother, and friend and friend.
Confucian view of marriage. To the Confucians, marriage is of important significance both in the family and in society. [1] The Confucian classic Book of Rites described marriage as "the union of two surnames, in friendship and in love". [2] In the perspective of family, marriage can bring families of different surnames (different clans ...
Confucian philosophy accepts the practice of having a second wife for the continuation of family lineage whereas in Buddhist philosophy, a wife is not responsible for that. In conclusion, the study found that the Buddhist and Confucian perspectives on the husband-wife relationship have similarities and differences.
The three bonds are between father and son, lord and retainer, and husband and wife and they constitute three of the five relationships (五倫; wǔlún) described in the Mencius. [3] According to Hsu Dau-lin, the concept of the Three Bonds was originally a Legalist idea. [4]
29.1. Acceptance of hierarchical relationship. There are five basic relationships (wulun) defined by Confucianism. All are governed by mutual obligation (reciprocity): Ruler and Subject; Father and Son; Elder Brother and Younger Brother; Husband and Wife; Friend and Friend; There are several aspects of this schema that are very relevant to our ...
