A Wolf in Sheep’s Clothing: Crying Marriage in the Context of the Minority, the Oppressed Female and Local Culture

Crying Marriage is a special ritual of the Tujia family in west Hunan province, China. The reason why appeared so that women lost their rights to marriage. emperors Ming and Qing dynasty abolished local governments dispatched officials from capital govern people. Then, people different areas China started adapt traditions Han culture (the mainstream China). In this case, since advocated arranged marriage, parents also arrange daughters' marriages. right marry they crying during marriages, then behavior developed into ritual. Also, development Marriage, more elements appeared, such as lyrics skills. Although it seems like purpose help gain rights, backfired. On contrary, diverted people's attention women's appreciate This study two concepts, Active Change, Passive Change explain process.