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Marriage, also called matrimony or wedlock, is a culturally and often legally recognised union between people called spouses. It establishes rights and obligations between them, as well as between them and their children (if any), and between them and their in-laws.
- Weddings in India
Weddings in India. Weddings in India vary according to the...
- Types of marriages
In general there are two types: civil marriage and religious...
- Weddings in India
Weddings in India. Weddings in India vary according to the region, the religion, the community and the personal preferences of the bride and groom. They are festive occasions in India, and in most cases celebrated with extensive decorations, colour, music, dance, outfits and rituals that depend on the community, region and religion of the bride ...
Marriage is a contract by which two people (usually a man and a woman) agree to live together as a couple for an extended period of time or for the rest of their lives with the aim of having children together and starting a family.
In general there are two types: civil marriage and religious marriage, and typically marriages employ a combination of both (religious marriages must often be licensed and recognized by the state, and conversely civil marriages, while not sanctioned under religious law, are nevertheless respected).
Jun 3, 2024 · Marriage is a legally and socially sanctioned union that varies across cultures and times. Learn about its functions, forms, rituals, laws, and controversies from Britannica's editors.
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
Mar 14, 2012 · Ten key moments in the history of marriage. At the very heart of the debate about same-sex marriage is the definition of the word "marriage". To some people, it changes to meet social and...
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Learn about the legal and social aspects of marriage, a union between a man and a woman that is regulated by laws, rules, customs, and beliefs. Find out how marriage performs various functions, such as procreation, socialization, and status, and how it has changed over time and across cultures.
