Title An Analysis of Hyangdan(香壇) within the Framework of Evolutionary Psychology
Authors Seong Young-Sik ; Song In-Jo ; Cho Taig-Youn
Page pp.51-60
ISSN 12269093
Keywords Evolutionary Psychology ; Hyangdan ; Aesthetics ; Preferential Space
Abstract The purpose of this study was to analyze Hyangdan within the framework of Evolutionary Psychology. The space where is distinguished by sex has been originated from Evolutionary Psychology, and was being expanded by Confucianism. Specially, this study analyzed the space composition of Hyangdan with evolutionary strategies based on sex difference. And this study explained the confliction of mother-in-law and daughter-in-law in Hyangdan within the framework of Evolutionary Psychology.