The Pros And Cons Of Marriage

Marriage is the union of two people as husband and wife under the court of law. People have been getting married for centuries and for several different reasons. They are not always perfect, and sometimes lead to divorce. However, society revolves around marriage to produce future generations and provide an optimum environment for both the parents and the children. The ironic thing about marriage is that the relationship really isn’t the thing that changes. The main difference is how other people interact with the couple, and how legal obligations are handled. Marriage entitles the two to each-others belongings and legal decisions as long as they are together. Once married, you are recognized as part of your spouse’s family and not as a temporary “guest” anymore. Marriage is not always the path taken by everyone, but can certainly be rewarding if chosen. Pride and Prejudice gives the reader an idea of how marriage and courtship occurred in the 1800s. During this time period women had very little rights. Most women worked around the house or were hired to work as maids for the upper class. Men usually had all the authority and

Gender roles is what really separated the two era’s from one another. Marrying a man just because of his wealth was what almost every woman wanted in the 1800s in order to evade an almost unavoidable poverty stricken life. This still occurs today, however these women have the same opportunity as men to become successful. Love is also certainly a reason in both time frames. However, many more marriages today take place because of love. Women should not have to force themselves to love a man because he is rich. It should be an emotion that happens on its own without factoring in the attributes of the marriage. Marriage will continue to take place for centuries to come and the reasons will never all be the