Discussion historical examples of forced marriages

[fukurou]

After the Communist victory in 1949, hundreds of thousands of soldiers were sent to no man’s land in Xinjiang to create farms for the state, a strategy to take control over the Muslims dominated region. But there was a problem. There were no women for these men. The solution was the unprecedented CCP sponsored human trafficking.The army recruited young women in Hunan province by promising them glorious work of running army’s modern farms and the opportunities to study in Russia. Tests and screening were required. 8000 “lucky” ones, many educated, were selected.They had no idea what awaited for them. All of them were “auctioned” out as wives upon arrival. Officers with the highest rank got to pick first. The young women were told that this was their revolutionary duty. Many married men old enough to be their fathers. Many never got to see their families again. Their stories remain unknown until recent times.

 

[fukurou]

The practice of diplomatic marriages in the Assyrian Empire, such as those described in the context of the Ashurian Empire, had several potential benefits:

1. Political Alliances: These marriages were often used to secure alliances with foreign powers. By marrying into the ruling families of other regions, the Assyrian Empire could strengthen its political ties and increase its influence.
2. Peacekeeping: Diplomatic marriages could also serve as a form of peacekeeping. By creating familial ties between nations, these marriages could help to prevent conflicts and maintain peace.
3. Cultural Exchange: These marriages could lead to cultural exchange between different regions, contributing to the cultural richness and diversity of the Assyrian Empire.
4. Consolidation of Power: In some cases, diplomatic marriages could be used to consolidate power. For example, if a powerful ruler married a person of lower status from a conquered region, it could help to legitimize the ruler’s authority over that region.
5. Economic Benefits: Marriages between powerful families could also bring economic benefits, such as increased trade or access to resources.

 

[1nsomniak]

The young women were told that this was their revolutionary duty.

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