Generally, the term “marriage” is a universal Social institution which is established by human society. It is socially approved mating arrangement between two or more than two persons. It involves residential co-habitation, economic co-operation and formulation of nuclear family. It is also said that marriage is a sanctioning of durable bond between two different individual to control and regulate the sex life. So it is closely connected with the institution of family. Its purpose, function and forms may differ from society to society but it is present everywhere. According to Robert H. Lowie “Marriage is a relatively permanent bond between permissible mates. In the same way Malinowski defines marriage as a contract for the production and maintenance of children.
Marriage has been a permanent fixture in Western society for millennia. While the institution of marriage has changed throughout the years, still it is a constant presence in our world. Marriage has been important to society for a variety of reasons. In earlier times, marriage helped to stabilize the economics of a rural agricultural society. By having one man and one woman together with their children, a regular workforce for the farm was grown at home. In industrial society, this emphasis changed from children who contribute to the family economy to a view in which the family serves as the training ground and shelter for children, preparing them for life in the adult world.
In the modern world, marriage is no longer a situation of bondage or slavery for women, as it was in medieval times. Both men and women benefit financially as well as emotionally and spiritually from the arrangement of marriage. Some studies even suggest a link between better health and marriage. In addition, marriage is an important institution to many religions who, even though marriage is licensed by the state, nevertheless sanction marriages and perform marriage ceremonies.
Marriage has been a permanent fixture in Western society for millennia. While the institution of marriage has changed throughout the years, still it is a constant presence in our world. Marriage has been important to society for a variety of reasons. In earlier times, marriage helped to stabilize the economics of a rural agricultural society. By having one man and one woman together with their children, a regular workforce for the farm was grown at home. In industrial society, this emphasis changed from children who contribute to the family economy to a view in which the family serves as the training ground and shelter for children, preparing them for life in the adult world.
In the modern world, marriage is no longer a situation of bondage or slavery for women, as it was in medieval times. Both men and women benefit financially as well as emotionally and spiritually from the arrangement of marriage. Some studies even suggest a link between better health and marriage. In addition, marriage is an important institution to many religions who, even though marriage is licensed by the state, nevertheless sanction marriages and perform marriage ceremonies.
Function of Marriage:
Biological Function
Economic Function
Social Function
Educational Function
Socialization Function
Recreational Function
Protective Function
Religious Function
Protective Function
Religious Function
Types of Marriage:
On the basis of Number:-
- Monogamy Marriage
- Polygamy Marriage
- Group Marriage
On the basis of Social Norms:-
- Endogamy Marriage
- Exogamy Marriage
- Cousin Marriage
On the basis of Modern Marriage System:-
- Love Marriage
- Court / Paper Marriage
- Homo sex Marriage
- Contract Marriage
On the basis of Hindu Marriage System
- Brahma Marriage
- Daiva Marriage
- Arsha Marriage
- Rakshyas Marriage
- Gandarva Marriage
- Ashura Marriage
- Paichash Marriage
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