Abstract

Marriage is a necessary experience for almost everyone. Chinese women tend to pay much attention to men's financial situation and social status when choosing a mate. They want to marry a rich and handsome guy. It is normal for people to yearn for a better life, but once the marriage is involved with money and power, it will be likely to become the sacrifice of wealth and politics. Thus，to establish a correct concept of marriage is the key to find happiness in marriage. Due to the influence of Christian and Confucian culture, the concepts of marriage between Chinese and western women are distinctive. Complementing each other is helpful for Chinese women to establish a correct concept of marriage, so that to get true happiness of family and marriage.

 Keywords: marriage concepts; Christian marriage; Confucian culture

Contents

Abstract

摘要

1. Introduction-1

2. Literature Review-1

3. Comparison of Marriage Concepts between Chinese and Western Women-2

3.1 Differences in women’s concepts of marriage-2

3.2 Similarities in women' concepts of marriage-5

4. The Role of Cultural Beliefs in the Shaping of Marriage Concepts-7

4.1 The source and connotation of Christian marriage-8

4.2 The influence of Confucian culture on Chinese contemporary marriage-11

5. Conclusion-12

Works Cited-13