But, even as Yi wrote, the informal social distinctions of the Early Joseon were being reinforced by legal discrimination, such as Sumptuary law regulating the dress of different social groups, and laws restricting inheritance and property ownership by women.
Tapi, bahkan Yi menulis, perbedaan sosial informal awal Joseon sedang diperkuat oleh diskriminasi hukum, seperti Hukum Sumptuariae mengatur pakaian kelompok sosial yang berbeda, dan hukum yang membatasi warisan dan properti kepemilikan wanita.