Is Marriage an Outdated Institution?

[Skillet]

I felt this would make a great debate topic, as it gained much interest in the life section.



Is marriage outdated?





Marriage is arguably losing its appeal claim many social scientists, and indeed many tabloids. With divorce ever on the increase – with statistics showing one out of every three marriages end in divorce, the institution of marriage as a religious and legal bond may be considered outdated in today’s society. Co-habitation is no longer unacceptable, indeed it is commonplace among the youth of today, and illegitimacy no longer carries such a social stigma. But is a stable family environment dependent on a marital bond – or more appropriately, if not dependent is it improved?

 

[Nebulous's iconNebulous]

Its up to each individual couple to come up with their own meaning and significance behind their marriage.

 

[Skillet]

Exactly. If it still has meaning, do it. But keep meaning in it. I'm sick of tired of hearing of divorce rates.. Or people doing it just cause.

 

[Bluezone777]

Does your love for a person change because you signed a piece of paper?



Marriage is just legal docs if anything. It's what you feel for the person that really bonds two people together and not some paper with your name on it.

 

[xneseyx]

I don't belive that marriage is outdated. as long as there are still people doing something it will never be outdated.

 

[Raven]

I don't think it is outdated. This year I have been to 2 Weddings, and another may be on the cards next year.



I know alot of people who are getting married or who have got married recently.



However! There are alternatives to marriage and they are becoming more common.

 

[Jonathan]

Does your love for a person change because you signed a piece of paper?



Marriage is just legal docs if anything. It's what you feel for the person that really bonds two people together and not some paper with your name on it.

Depends on what your view on marriage is. Some people see it like how Bluezone777 just described...



I personally think that Marriage is more than just signing a piece of legal document. It's a symbol of love and a personal bond and commitment with your spouse that can never (should not) be broken. That's my view on marriage.

 

[hotspot]

It's kind of outdated becuase no one bothers to make sure they listen to the rules, like do not commit adultery.