Sociology / Unit 8 Soc 1281 short lesson, about 20 seconds
Marriage
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The idea
Marriage is a legally recognized social contract between people, traditionally implying a sexual relationship and an expectation of permanence.
In practice
A civil ceremony and a religious ceremony can both create the same legal marriage, or neither may be required, depending on the jurisdiction.
Where people slip
Students often assume marriage requires a religious ceremony or is limited to two people; both fail across the world's practices.
Your place on the trail
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