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Summary Of The World Historical Transformation Of Marriage By Stephanie Coontz

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In the The World Historical Transformation of Marriage, historian Stephanie Coontz talks about the changing nature of marriage and how the prognosis of marriage looks grim over the recent years. Based on her research on marriage and family life, she explains that marriages and family have evolved over the millennium and scrutinizes the “traditional” meaning of marriage.

Historically marriage was seen as the highest expression of commitment as a relationship; marriage was an economic necessity. Marriage was based on rational functions such as economic benefits, approval from social groups and kins, and source of labor. Marriage was a way to expand property and power. Personal fulfillment was not the primary purpose of the relationship. It

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