Divorce
The divorce is a big problem in China, especally for women. When a woman leaves or be unfaithful to her husband she would be expel of her family. Men have a higher position than women. They are allowed to get more then one woman. If they want a divorce it is no problem.
When the husband dies the woman has to keep faith with him. They are not allowed to marrie again. The history of An-Hsu and her family is an example for this Chinese tradition.
In America the divorce become a different meaning. Men and Women have the same rights. The divorce is a common experience and happens very often. The marriage is not " holy " anymore.