Marriage, Throughout Human History

The video explores the evolution of marriage from ancient customs to modern trends. It discusses monogamy in animals and humans, historical reasons for marriage, and the shift towards marrying for love in the 20th century. Modern trends show later marriage ages and class differences in marriage rates. Attitudes towards marriage have changed, with a decline in its perceived importance and a rise in cohabitation. Factors like divorce rates and economic conditions influence these trends. The societal impact, particularly on children, is significant, with more children born to cohabitating couples and single parents becoming more vocal about discrimination.

Which ancient civilization's written law included marriage rules?

• Egyptian

• Roman

• Mesopotamian

• Greek

What was the median age for women to marry in 1947?

• 18

• 29

• 21

• 25

What percentage of adults were cohabitating in 2018?

• 5%

• 10%

• 7%

• 3%

Which factor is NOT mentioned as influencing the decline in marriage rates?

• Technological advancements

• Economic conditions

• Divorce rates

• Cultural attitudes

What percentage of American children are now born to cohabitating couples?

• 40%

• 30%

• 20%

• 50%