Marriage: Submitted To: Mr. Laurence Tamayo

MARRIAGE
Submitted to :
Mr. Laurence Tamayo
Submitted by:
Aldrich Calingasan
Paul Agbayani
MARRIAGE
A legally and socially sanctioned union, usually between a man and a
woman, that is regulated by laws, rules, customs, beliefs, and attitudes that
prescribe the rights and duties of the partners and accords status to their
offspring (if any). The universality of marriage within different societies
and cultures is attributed to the many basic social and personal functions for
which it provides structure, such as sexual gratification and regulation, division
of labour between the sexes, economic production and consumption, and
satisfaction of personal needs for affection, status, and companionship. Perhaps
its strongest function concerns procreation, the care of children and
their education and socialization, and regulation of lines of descent. Through the
ages, marriages have taken a great number of forms.
Marriage is one of the universal social institutions established and

nourished by human society. It is closely connected to the institution of family.
According to Gillin and Gillin, "Marriage is a socially approved way of
establishing a family of procreation." Westermarck says that marriage is rooted
in the family rather than the family in the marriage. Marriage is an institution of
society with different purpose, functions and forms in different societies but is
present everywhere as an institution. According to Malinowski, " marriage is a
contract for the production and maintenance of children." According to Robert
H Lowie," Marriage is a relatively permanent bond between permissible mates."
The Main Types of Marriages are:
1. POLYGYNY
Polygyny is a form of marriage in which one man married more
than one woman at a given time. Polygyny is more popular than
polyandry but not as universal as monogamy. It was a common practice
in ancient civilizations. At present it may be present in primitive tribes
like Crow Indians, Baigas and Gonds of India. Polygyny is of two types:
 Sororal polygyny
It is a type of marriage in which the wives are invariably the

sisters. It is often called sororate. The Latin word Soror stands for
sister. When several sisters are simultaneously or potentially the
spouses of the same man the practice is called sororate. It is usually
observed in those tribes that pay a high bride price.
 Non-sororal polygyny
It is a type of marriage in which the wives are not related as

the sisters.
2. POLYANDRA
Polyandry is the marriage of one woman with several men. It is
practiced among the Marquesan Islanders of Polynesia, The Bahama of
Africa and tribes of Samoa. In India among tribes of Tiyan, Toda, Kota,
Khasa and Ladakhi Bota it is still prevalent. Polyandry is of two:
 Fraternal polyandry
When several brothers share the same wife, the practice can
be called fraternal polyandry. This practice of being mate, actual or
potential to one's husband's brothers is called levirate. It is
prevalent among the Todas in India.
 Non - fraternal polyandry
In this type the husbands need not have any close

relationship prior to the marriage. The wife goes to spend some
time with each husband. So long as a woman lives with one of her
husbands, the others have no claim over her. Polyandry has its own
implications. It gives rise to the problem of determining biological
paternity of the child. Among the Todas one of the husbands goes
through what is called a bow and arrow ceremony with the woman
and thereby becomes the legal father of her child. Among the
Samoans, the children after the first few years are given the liberty
to choose their parents for their permanent stay. The selected
parent becomes the actual father of the children.
3. Monogamy
is a form of marriage in which one man marries the woman. It is
most common form of the marriage found among in the societies around
the world. According to Westermarck monogamy is as old as humanity.
Monogamy is universally practiced providing marital opportunity and
satisfaction to all the individuals. It promotes love and affection between
husband and wife. It contributes to family peace, solidarity and
happiness. Monogamous marriage is stable and long lasting. It is free
from conflicts that are commonly found in polyandrous and polygamous
families. Monogamous marriage gives greater attention to the
socialization of their children. Women are given very low position in
polygyny where their rights are never recognized. In monogamy women
enjoy better social status. There are two types of monogamy:
 Serial monogamy
In many societies individuals are permitted to marry again
often on the death of the first spouse or after divorce but they
cannot have more than one spouse at one and the same time.
 Straight monogamy:
In straight monogamy the remarriage of the individuals is not
allowed.
4. Group Marriage:
Group marriage means the marriage of two or more women
with two or more men. Here the husbands are common husbands and
wives are common wives. Children are regarded as the children of the
entire group as a whole.
5 Reasons Why Marriage is So Important
1. Beginning
Marriage is the beginning—the beginning of the family—and is a life-
long commitment . It also provides an opportunity to grow in selflessness as you
serve your wife and children. Marriage is more than a physical union; it is also a
spiritual and emotional union. This union mirrors the one between God and His
Church.
2. Oneness
When a man and woman get married, the “two become one.” Marriage is
a bond like no other. It gives us a life partner, a teammate, as we move through
the challenges of life together.
3. Purity
Marriage is designed for purity. We are under assault by temptation
nearly every minute and from many directions. The bond of marriage gives us
the support to defeat that temptation by engaging in deep, satisfying love—a
love that gives to, and receives from, our mate physically, emotionally, and
spiritually.
4. Parenting
When a marriage produces a child or receives a child through adoption, it
is one of life’s greatest blessings. Roughly 40% of children being raised today
are in a home without a father. The effects of that fact are staggering. Father
absence causes increases in mental and behavioral disorders as well as criminal
activity and substance abuse. But when children are raised in a healthy
marriage, they get a front row seat to see and experience the lasting benefits of
strong family.
5. Love
Marriage is designed to mirror our Creator’s unconditional love for us.
It’s a love that will always be there and will never leave us or forsake us. When
a man and woman love one another with that unconditional love, contentment
follows and joy abounds.

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MARRIAGE

Marriage is one of the universal social institutions established and

It is a type of marriage in which the wives are invariably the

It is a type of marriage in which the wives are not related as

 Non - fraternal polyandry

In this type the husbands need not have any close

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