UCB Marriage and Power Questions
What is marriage?
This is a big question! But each of this week’s readings speak to this question in some way, addressing various issues and meanings of marriage in different historical/cultural contexts. As you respond to the prompt above, you might consider:
- What is marriage for?
- How do ideals and practices of marriage differ for various people, groups, or cultures?
- What is the relationship between marriage and power?
- What are your preconceived notions of marriage and love? How have the readings for this week challenged those notions?
- What expectations do you have for marriage in your own life? Do your friends or family have expectations for you?
