明清時期地方志中記載各類女性事蹟，編纂者多採對地方有一定社會意義及
影響的人物為撰寫材料。這些內容皆反映當時社會對於女性的要求，體現各時期
的道德觀念。因此通過方志中的女性形象，可以了解並探究該區域的女性生活面
貌及當時的女德觀念。
明清時期，江浙一帶在經濟、文化等多方面都有舉足輕重的區域意義，杭
州方志自宋代便留有豐富的內容，蘊含重要的史學價值。本文對比分析不同方
志中的記載，以深入剖析女性形象，歸納並整理杭州方志中各類女性類別及其
影響。總體而言，明清杭州方志中主要書寫節烈、孝順、母儀三類女性形象。
但方志中也有記載女性承擔家庭的經濟和社會責任，成為家庭結構的支柱。她
們存在於方志中展現了更為多元和深層的女性形象，反映出當時女性在社會中
的重要貢獻和影響。綜合各類女性形象，人們在傳統貞節觀念為主導的文化背
景下，女性形象的書寫是為宣揚男性所推崇的價值觀念，但仍有許多獨立自主
的女性生活被肯定和記錄。女性的毅力和堅強透過文字展現，其中所蘊藏的力
量影響過去與未來。
During the Ming and Qing dynasties, local histories recorded various women's deeds,
focusing on individuals who significantly influenced their communities. These
accounts reflect societal expectations of women and the prevailing moral values of
those times. By examining the depictions of women in these local histories, we gain
insights into the lives and moral perceptions of women in specific regions. This
analysis helps us understand how women were perceived and the roles they were
expected to fulfill in their historical and cultural contexts.
During the Ming and Qing dynasties, the Jiangsu and Zhejiang regions, including
Hangzhou, were significant in economy and culture. The local history of Hangzhou,
rich in content since the Song Dynasty, holds substantial historiographical value. This
study compares various local historical records to deeply analyze women's portrayal,
categorizing and summarizing their roles and impacts in Hangzhou's local history.
Mainly, these records depict women as exemplars of martyrdom, filial piety, and
motherhood. However, they also recognize women as economic and social pillars
within the family, presenting a complex and profound female image. This reflects
their vital societal contributions and influence. In a culture dominated by traditional
chastity concepts, these narratives manage to recognize and document the lives of
independent women, revealing their resilience and strength. This nuanced portrayal
significantly shapes our understanding of women's historical and contemporary roles.
