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Family Law: The Legal Institution of Marriage, 2005.
A discussion on whether the legal institution of marriage remains fundamentally important in family law, or whether the law is now based upon a wider concept of family.
1,621 words (approx. 6.5 pages), 14 sources, APA, £ 36.95
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Different forms and definitions of family may have found greater acceptance in modern society but marriage still stands as the supreme form of family relations. This essay discusses how the concept of family has evolved over time, from the formalist conception to the subjective approach and how cohabitation is increasingly undermining the traditional concept of the family.
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Introduction
Marriage and the Law
What Makes Marriage Special under the Law?
Privileges of Marriage
Conclusion
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"Unlike mere cohabitation and other forms living arrangements, marriage provides greater security. As soon as the marriage takes places, operations of law automatically applies to the couple, thus, affording both parties and their children greater protection. "The current law affecting cohabitation fails to provide people with adequate protection, particularly on relationship breakdown." Children of married couples enjoy more security as the Court can order the re-distribution of finances of couples in cases of divorce, based on the doctrine of equitable contributions set out in the case of Midlandbank v Cooke (1995). Under the Matrimonial Causes Act 1973, the Court can assess maintenance payments and adjust spouses' interest in property. "
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The Institution of Marriage, 2006.
A discussion on the decline of marriage as an institution.
1,916 words (approx. 7.7 pages), 14 sources, APA, £ 43.95
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This paper claims that marriage, as an institution, in Western and modern societies is on the decline. It explains that one of the central causes of this decline is the increase of secularization. The paper tries to assess the extent of this decline and to establish whether this trend is applicable to all or most modern societies and if this indicates the demise of marriage as an institution.
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"Many studies on this topic suggest that the very ideals of marriage are being questioned by many young people today who believe that marriage no longer serves a necessary purpose in society. The institution of the family is also being affected by this questioning and by various arguments which indicate that the conventional structure of the family is socially or culturally relative and not a necessary ideal to strive for. "
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American Institution, 2008.
An analysis of the institution of marriage and the debate over gay marriage and how it fits in with the concept of institutional development.
1,119 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 2 sources, APA, £ 27.95
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This paper discusses the importance of institutional development in helping countries and governments to create and fortify precedent development objectives. It provides an example of the institutional development of the Federal Bureau of Investigation and it discusses American Democracy in terms of institutional development. The paper finally discusses the institution of marriage and the debate over gay marriage and how these topics fits in with this concept of institutional development.
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"In my opinion, democracy is in danger when registered voters go to the polls and experience a waiting game or new voting machines have glitches, which makes voting frustrating. Democracy is in danger when the votes are counted and there are inaccuracies among the counts for the electors. Democracy is in danger when enthusiasts gerrymandering make certain that elections are over before the registered voters vote. Democracy is in danger when government procedures intimidate basic civil independence. Democracy is in danger when special interest groups distribute money or other monetary gifts for election campaigns."
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"The Book of Eve" and Marriage, 2002.
Discusses how the novel, "The Book of Eve", accurately portrays the institution of marriage during the 1950s to 1970s period and how it relates to modern day women.
1,900 words (approx. 7.6 pages), 8 sources, £ 50.95
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In "The Book of Eve", Eva Caroll discovers a new sense of herself after leaving her husband who, although not cruel, has been an oppressive force in her life. In many respects, Eva's marriage was an accurate portrayal of marriage in the 1950s-1970s period. To a large extent, the institution of marriage still has not really changed. There is, to be sure, more opportunity for women today in the public sphere, which has empowered women to an extent within marriage and within divorce. Indeed, with an increased ability to get an education and earn their own money, women have more leeway in their decision-making. Nonetheless, the institutions of marriage and the nuclear family continue ato force severe constraints on women in general, as does the capitalist system within which they exist.
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Marriage is Dead, 2006.
An essay arguing that the institution of marriage seeks to undermine the individual and can create a situation of imbalance between persons.
966 words (approx. 3.9 pages), 1 source, MLA, £ 24.95
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This paper first explains Nietzsche's belief that any system of morality that attempts to claim universal jurisdiction, is also a system which attempts to suppress the fundamental expression of an individual's vital intentions and energies. The paper then uses Nietzsche's belief about systems of morality to argue that the institution of marriage actually propagates injustice between two individuals. The paper makes the argument, based on Nietzsche's view, that marriage is an insidious form of oppression which, while offering occasional comfort and security, also suppresses the natural urges of a whole society of people.
From the Paper
"To begin the argument, we shall limit - for a moment - the scope of our universe to the Western world, whose moral generalities rely strongly on the Judeo-Christian tradition. In these cases, marriage requires many things to be successful. It requires an adherence to monogamy, a self-sacrifice, a determined patience and a willingness to negotiate on many fundamental issues of importance, such as living conditions, bearing and raising children and basic human comforts like intimacy, affection and privacy. These requirements are culturally specific, and for this reason they describe a system of acceptable behaviors within a group of people. Thus if one party of the marriage contract fails to maintain the correct conduct expected of him/her, that person is subject to personal and legal condemnation, and can be brought to punishment in a variety of ways. It is in this way that a group of people maintains control over an individual."
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Marriage in America, 2006.
A look at the institution of marriage in America, possible reasons for its decline and how marriages are changing in traditional societies.
1,643 words (approx. 6.6 pages), 6 sources, MLA, £ 37.95
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This paper begins by describing a functionalist's perspective of the institution of marriage and how this view would ask what is wrong about American society that is causing a decline in this institution. The paper then takes a look at the film, "Mississippi Marsala" and what it has to say about culture and marriage in America and compares marriages in America to marriages in more traditional societies. The paper also describes some of the changes that are taking place in these traditional societies regarding marriage and compares it to the way marriage has evolved over time in the U.S.
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"A functionalist perspective assumes that society is made up of interrelated parts, each of which contributes to the functioning of society as a whole. To the functionalist, society is composed of stable patterns (social structure) which have consequences for society as a whole. When working properly, each part contributes to the stability of the whole, fulfilling a function that contributes to a system's equilibrium. However, sometimes the parts can be dysfunctional for society. One way this can occur is when a change in one part of society disrupts the functioning of another part. A functionalist theorist examines the consequences of a specific institution for society as a whole. Therefore, in considering intimacy and marriage in the United States, we must ask, "What is wrong with American families?" Furthermore, "What is wrong with American society?""
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The Legalization of Gay Marriage in the United States The Legalization of Gay Marriage in the United States, 2006.
A discussion regarding the controversial issue of same sex marriage in the USA.
1,125 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 0 sources, £ 31.95
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This paper discusses the long debated issue of gay marriage in the United States. This paper reports how proponents of the issue contend that same sex marriage is not about gay rights but about human rights. It further discusses how these individuals believe that gays in modern society have long been subjected to inequalities and a lack of support from the social order. The opponents of the gay marriage issue refer to a stereotypical framework for gays in general that suggests that gays are evil and dangerous to children.
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Monogamy: Marriage for our Times, 2006.
This paper explores the institution of marriage by focusing on the practices of both monogamy and polygamy.
722 words (approx. 2.9 pages), 3 sources, MLA, £ 17.95
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This paper defines monogamy as the condition, rule or custom of being married to only one person at a time. Polygamy is the practice of a man married to more than one woman at the same time, which has been practiced by some followers of the Mormon faith. The writer of this, brief yet concise, paper contends and explains why monogamy is the accepted marital practice and should remain as such. Monogamy provides a more stable atmosphere for raising children and it provides stability for adults as well. This paper discusses the moral and religious arguments in favor of monogamy. Western religious teachings have long supported the idea of monogamy as does most of contemporary Western civilization. This paper examines the practices of the Mormon religion that permit polygamy. The writer also touches on the various cultures and civilizations that have practiced polygamy in America.
From the Paper
"Polygamy, or a man married to more than one woman at the same time, has been practiced in America, most notably by the Mormons in Utah. However, other groups, such as several Native American tribes, also practiced polygamy. The Mormons polygamous practices became known about the mid-1800s, and shocked most Americans. Mormon polygamy was outlawed in 1882. Some people believed polygamy was a religious issue, and it was not condoned by Christians. Others believe that many Christians did not condone polygamy because they associated it with the savagery of the Natives. Thus, polygamy has been practiced in our country, but it has never survived or thrived, and that is as it should be. There are many reasons why monogamy is the accepted practice in the United States, and many reasons why it should remain the only acceptable system of marriage."
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A Catholic Marriage, 2006.
A look at the marriage preparation process in the Catholic religion.
1,952 words (approx. 7.8 pages), 5 sources, MLA, £ 44.95
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This paper begins by describing the value and significance that the Catholic religion places on the institution of marriage. The paper then explains that it is because of this significance placed on the institution of marriage that Catholicism requires so much from a couple in preparation for marriage. Finally, the paper explains the basis for the Catholic perspective on marriage and provides a detailed description of what the Catholic marriage preparation process entails.
From the Paper
"When a traditional Western man and woman decide to marry, most intend that it will be forever. Regardless of the length of time of the engagement, the intentions are usually genuine, and each is relatively certain that he or she is prepared for the commitment of marriage. However, in the United States, over 50 percent of all marriages end in divorce, evidencing the fact that regardless of a couple's intentions, the reality of struggling, adjusting, and forgiving proves overwhelming in at least half of all marriages."
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Marriage and Romance in Literature, 2004.
A comparative analysis of "Raney" by Clyde Edgerton and "Jane Eyre" by Charlotte Bronte.
1,057 words (approx. 4.2 pages), 2 sources, MLA, £ 26.95
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This paper examines the story of "Raney" by Clyde Edgerton and the story of "Jane Eyre" by Charlotte Bronte, another tale of marriage and romance. It looks at how both chronicle what transpires when two opposite individuals are attracted to one another and attempt to connect through the institutions of marriage. It explores how Jane and Rochester are emotionally compatible, but social opposites. She is poor and he is rich, she is naive and he is worldly, and how, in comparison, Raney is innocent, unschooled, and comes from a different milieu than the academic, Charles. It also shows how both tales illustrate the narrative arch of a courtship and a marriage of an innocent woman to a more sophisticated man and how both novels highlight the conflict of female independence and dependence with the institution of marriage, one from a male perspective and the other from a female perspective.
From the Paper
"Firstly, to compare contrast the main protagonists in terms of characterization, Raney, in Edgerton's novel of the same name, is an innocent, Southern Baptist. Her husband Charles, who is considerably more liberal and sophisticated than his 'little woman.' In Charlotte Bronte's novel, the reader learns that Jane Eyre was reared in a religious school. Initially, upon meeting the new governess for his little ward Adelle, Mr. Rochester speculates that all the girls must have worshipped the leader of this institution. But Jane, defiantly for a new employee and despite her sexual and worldly innocence in the face of Rochester's dominance, answers her future husband with a resounding no, that Mr. Brocklehurst cut off his student's hair and was capricious about their health."
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The Place of Same-Sex Marriage, 2004.
This paper evaluates differing perspectives on the issue of same-sex marriage.
1,130 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 6 sources, MLA, £ 27.95
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In this article, the meaning of the institution of marriage is discussed. The writer looks at the place of same-sex marriage in society. In this paper, same-sex marriage is primarily discussed from a conservative religious perspective. The views and outlook of supports of the concept of same-sex marriage is also described and critiqued. Although the gay and lesbian movement consider the prohibition of same-sex marriages to be discrimination, the writer views the position of marriage as a moral and religious institution.
From the Paper
"In recent years the legalization of same-sex marriages has become an increasingly controversial issue that pits the gay and lesbian movement against religious conservatives. According to the gay and lesbian movement, the prohibition of same-sex marriages constitutes social oppression and discrimination. This paper however takes the position, adopted by the religious conservative movement. Marriage is a religious and moral institution that is confined to a monogamous relationship between a man and woman. Derived from the religious scriptures ... "
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The Changing Role of Marriage, 2002.
This paper addresses the changing institution of the family in respect to the roles of marriage and parenting over the past thirty years. This paper expands on these ideas through first addressing the relevant literature on this topic.
1,900 words (approx. 7.6 pages), 3 sources, £ 50.95
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This paper addresses the changing institution of the family in respect to the roles of marriage and parenting over the past thirty years. This paper expands on these ideas through first addressing the relevant literature on this topic and comparing and contrasting this information to an interview with two fathers of different ages.
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Gay Marriage, 2005.
This paper discusses gay marriage, which is a polarizing issue because it involves arguments based on religion and politics.
1,505 words (approx. 6.0 pages), 5 sources, APA, £ 34.95
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This paper argues that the debate over whether the state ought to recognize gay marriages has focused on the issue as one of civil rights, but such treatment is erroneous because state recognition of marriage is not a universal right. The author points out that, during the nineteenth and twentieth centuries, the institution of marriage saw a series of overwhelming changes in societal structure and gender roles, which have forever changed the way matrimony is perceived in the society. The paper concludes that gays should not have the same civil marriage as straight people and should be limited in terms of their freedoms from pursing the sanctification of marriage through religious and governmental institutions.
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Arguments For and Against
Civil Unions and Marriages
Conclusion
From the Paper
"Some say that civil rights are enjoyed by individuals and are in the Constitution, while civil liberties are in the Bill of Rights. Two examples of civil liberties would be, first of all, someone who wanted to practice their own religion, such as if the individual was Amish, without interference from the government, and secondly, if an individual wanted to exercise their freedom of speech. Civil rights are more about equity principles, such as women having the equal right to vote just like men, and generally the issue of gays and lesbians being able to get married is considered by many on both sides of the argument to be a civil rights issue."
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