1st Edition
Marriage Matters Perspectives on the Private and Public Importance of Marriage
By Janice Crouse
Copyright 2012
248 Pages
by
Routledge
248 Pages
by
Routledge
238 Pages
by
Routledge
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In Marriage Matters , Janice Shaw Crouse argues that marriage is a critical element in a free society and that society's most vulnerable communities, especially minorities and the poor, suffer the most from the retreat from marriage. Because marriage advances the public interest, we should create laws and policies that support rather than undermine it. Crouse demonstrates both the public and... Read more
1: Introduction; The Groundwork for Strong Marriages; 2: Preserving Love and Romance; 3: Bring Back Dating; Marriage: Safe Haven for Sexuality; 4: Centrality of Sex; 5: Why Casual Sex Causes Harm; Marriage: The Impact on the Private Sector; 6: Marriage Benefits for Individuals; 7: The Benefits of Marriage for Children; Marriage: The Impact on the Public Sector; 8: The Ramifications of Same-Sex “Marriage”; 9: Legislative and Public Policy Challenges to the Institution of Marriage; 10: Conclusion
Biography
Janice Crouse
