The Cangue as Judicial Punishment | Brutal Torture Method | Worst Punishments | Torture Methods

Cangue Punishment: An Ancient Form of Public Humiliation and Control
The cangue, also known as "jia" in Chinese, was a traditional form of punishment used primarily in China, but also in other East Asian countries like Korea and Vietnam. It consisted of a large, flat wooden board with a hole in the middle to fit around the neck of the offender, effectively immobilizing their head. The cangue was a simple yet harsh device designed for public humiliation, a way for society to shame those who had violated its rules. This method of punishment was particularly common during the Ming and Qing dynasties and persisted into the early 20th century before gradually fading away.
Origins and Purpose
The cangue has deep roots in Chinese legal history, reflecting the Confucian philosophy of maintaining social order through moral education and public accountability. Unlike corporal punishments such as flogging or execution, the cangue was meant to degrade rather than cause physical harm. Its primary function was to expose the individual to public ridicule and shame. Offenders were often forced to wear the cangue for a certain period, sometimes for days, as they stood or sat in public spaces, their crime clearly inscribed on the wooden plank for all to see. The humiliation was often compounded by the fact that the individual could not feed or care for themselves, relying on family or sympathetic passersby for food and water.
Physical and Psychological Impact
The cangue was physically uncomfortable. The wooden board was heavy, often weighing 10-20 kilograms (22-44 pounds), making it difficult for the offender to move or rest. The wearer's neck and shoulders bore the weight of the cangue, causing pain and fatigue over time. The device’s size, which could range from small enough to restrict movement to massive boards, ensured the person remained in one place, usually exposed to the elements.
While the cangue was not designed to cause injury, the psychological toll could be immense. The public aspect of the punishment aimed to instill shame in the offender. People passing by would often mock, scold, or ignore the punished individual, reinforcing their disgrace. Social stigma attached to wearing the cangue could last long after the punishment was over, as the event would often be a memorable spectacle for the local community.

worst punishments
worst torture methods
worst torture method
public humiliation
medieval punishments
ancient punishments
cangue torture
cangue punishments
chinese punishments


DISCLAIMER: All content in these videos is intended for educational use only and complies with fair use principles.
I don't own any image or video in this video, all images or videos are the property of their respected owners.
• We use images and content in accordance with the YouTube Fair Use copyright guidelines
• Section 107 of the U.S. Copyright Act states: “Notwithstanding the provisions of sections 106 and 106A, the fair use of a copyrighted work, including such use by reproduction in copies or phonorecords or by any other means specified by that section, for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching (including multiple copies for classroom use), scholarship, or research, is not an infringement of copyright.”
• This video could contain certain copyrighted video clips, pictures, or photographs that were not specifically authorized to be used by the copyright holder(s), but which we believe in good faith are protected by federal law and the fair use doctrine for one or more of the reasons noted above.

If you have any copywrite issue please contect us : [email protected]

#discipline
#parenting
#punishments
#HISTORY

Тэги:

#cangue #the_cangue #punishment #the_cangue_torture #chinese_cangue_punishment #torture_cangue #cangue_torture_method #cangue_execution #execution_cangue #cangue_execution_method #cangue_executions #execution_method_the_cangue #the_cangue_execution #crime_and_punishment #punishment_in_ancient_china #what_punishment_was_like_in_ancient_china #woman_punishment #cangue_cage #chinese_cangue_torture #female_punishment #medieval_punishments #chinese #ancient_china #public_humiliation

Скачать видео