Women of Yi-Dynasty

이조여인잔혹사

Also known as 李朝女人殘酷史, The Tragic History of Joseon Women, 이조 여인 잔혹사, Women of the Chosun Dynasty, Ijo yeoinjanhoksa

Four short stories examing the lives of women in the last 18th and 19th century Story 1: 'Wives Should Be Submissive'--A father tries to marry his daughter into a wealthy family. Story 2: 'A Daughter-In-Law Is No Better Than A Stranger'--A woman thinks that her daughter-in-law has turned her son against her so she tries to kill the younger woman. Story 3: '7 Grounds For Divorce'--A wife begins an affair with her servant because of her husband's impotency Story 4: 'Prohibit Sex In Court'--A concubine's life is at risk when it is revealed that her infant child is not the king's.