Exploration of the forensic examination role of ancient Chinese zuopo
10.13618/j.issn.1001-5728.2024.04.020
- VernacularTitle:中国古代坐婆法医检验角色探析
- Author:
Xuebo LI
1
;
Liqian GAO
Author Information
1. 山东政法学院 法庭科学省级特色实验室,山东 济南 250014;山东政法学院 司法鉴定中心,山东 济南 250014
- Keywords:
History of forensic medicine;
Forensic examination;
Zuopo;
Wuzuo
- From:
Chinese Journal of Forensic Medicine
2024;39(4):483-487
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Zuopo played an irreplaceable role in ancient Chinese forensic examination,as their role as midwives was more well-known and their role in participating and assisting in forensic examinations was often overlooked.Although both zuopo and wuzuo had low social status,they had clear division of labor and each performed their own duties.They played an important role in the ancient investigating and adjudicating cases of pregnancy,miscarriage,abortion,and virginity testing.Zuopo had been involved in forensic testing since the late Warring States period.During the Song Dynasty,they received clear official recognition,and in the Qing Dynasty,their positions were specifically established.The exploration of this role restored the connection between the ancient Zuopo and judicial practice,and more clearly demonstrated the links and skills of ancient forensic examination.Their contribution to forensic examination and medical technology inheritance deserves recognition and further exploration.
