Summary of the content of the concept of order in vernacular China?

The content of the ritual order in vernacular China is summarized as shown below:

In vernacular society, social order must be maintained. On the basis of the previous chapter "Men and Women are Different", Mr. Fei Xiaotong looks at a deeper cultural tradition, that is, the ritual order.

In the opening chapter, the author analyzes the seemingly relative but related concepts of "rule of man" and "rule of law," pointing out that the fundamental difference between the two lies in the following The fundamental difference between the two is the power used to maintain order and the nature of the norms on which they are based.

When we look at vernacular society from this perspective, we realize that it is not a society governed by the rule of law, nor by the rule of man, but by the rule of etiquette.

The main part of this chapter analyzes the nature, formation and characteristics of "rites", which is the core of the "rites of passage" society. First of all, the author uses abundant examples to tell us that "etiquette" has nothing to do with civilization or charity, but is only a socially accepted code of conduct, which relies on tradition to maintain.

Then, the author explains the formation of "rites": tradition, especially important in the vernacular society, follow the tradition can make life secure, against the tradition may be out of order, over time, the tradition of the more and more awe-inspiring, and when members of the community adhere to this set of traditions, no longer inquire why it is doing so, and then to its faith, the "rite" of passage. The first thing you need to do is to get a good understanding of what you're doing, and how you're doing it.

Ritual is characterized by initiative. Unlike law, which restricts people from the outside, and morality, which restrains people by public opinion, "ritual" enters people's hearts through indoctrination, and makes them develop the habit of reverence, so that they submit to tradition of their own accord.

The rule of etiquette is a characteristic feature of rural society, and its existence and functioning presuppose that tradition can effectively cope with the problems of life. Therefore, in times of rapid change, the ritualistic society will not emerge.