What is the background, content and evaluation of patriarchal clan system?

The background of patriarchal clan system is the traditional habit of paternalism at the end of clan society, and its content is the direct inheritance system of eldest son, that is, the eldest son born to his wife is the legal heir to the throne. Other illegitimate children were made princes, and their throne was inherited by the eldest son. The core of the patriarchal clan system is the patriarchal clan system, which is closely combined with the feudal system of the Western Zhou Dynasty. According to the imperial clan system, the son of heaven has been passed down from generation to generation, and other illegitimate children and second sons who cannot inherit the throne are also royalty, princes, and subordinate to the "big" and "small". These princes are also handed down from generation to generation according to the principle of the eldest son's inheritance, and those who are not the eldest sons cannot inherit their posts.

Evaluation: The patriarchal clan system has had a far-reaching impact on China society and culture, including:

1. The patriarchal clan system led to the widespread implementation of the principle of paternal descent in China.

2. Patriarchal system leads to the perpetuation of family system.

3. Patriarchal clan system led to China's "isomorphism of family and country", which is embodied in "the family is a small country and the country is everyone".

4. The influence of patriarchal clan system on modern China society.

The above is the background, content and evaluation of patriarchal clan system. I hope it will help you.