Marriages

Interracial Marriages

Interracial  relationships  have  existed  for  years, though society traditionally has had difficulty accepting these unions. Over the years, attitudes toward interracial relationships have changed dramatically and will likely continue to change as our society becomes increasingly diverse. An  interracial  marriage  is  generally  defined  as the union between two individuals who come from different racial/ethnic backgrounds

Gay Marriages

Given the recent debate over the legitimacy of same-sex marriage, a discussion on gay and lesbian matrimony is appropriate. In this entry, we provide a brief historical account of same-sex unions, showing the foundation of the ageless debate over gay and lesbian marriage. We also address the present frequency of marriage between same-sex partners, providing

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