Women's Legal Status

Reflects the legal treatment and social constraints on women in ancient China.

1. Case of the Adulterous Woman of Qi: Nai Punishment and Caning by Qin Gonggu

2. Jurisdiction: China (Han Dynasty, Qi region, present-day Shandong) (Han Dynasty, circa 2nd century BC)
3. Original Case: 女子齐通耐责秦恭鼓案
4. VictimsUnnamed HusbandDefendantsWoman from QiPlaintiffsUnnamed HusbandInvestigatorsQin GongguJudgesQin GongguInstitutionsQi Commandery Office
5. Case Tags: Adultery;Corporal Punishment;Han Dynasty Law;Women's Legal Status