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Write an essay (1,250-1,500 words) analyzing marriage.

To frame the context, consider that, currently, the legal definition and composition of marriage is changing globally and begs the question: "What constitutes a marriage?"

To complete this assignment, address the following:

Define and/or interpret marriage: to what extent is marriage culturally (religiously?) determined?
What are different forms of marriage (arranged, convenience, interracial, economic, political, domestic partnerships, etc.)?
Is there a particular form of marriage that you believe to be the "correct" one? If so, what do you base this on?
Marriage is not static: What in the human psyche makes the stages of marriage inevitable? Are the stages inevitable?
Those students who are married or cohabitating will reflect and evaluate the current stage of their marriage or relationship. Is the marriage consistent with respect to the defined stages?
Students who are single will reflect and evaluate the marital stage of someone they know. Is the marriage consistent with respect to the defined stages?
Considering the increasing divorce rates, is marriage necessary in contemporary society? Why do people continually engage in a "dying institution?"
Use the GCU eLibrary databases; include a minimum of five to six outside references or other resources for evidentiary support, one of which may include the textbook, podcast, or Website.
Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide

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Discussion on the changing state and forms of marriage are examined.

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You have great questions here! Also your professor has given you wonderful opportunity to express your own opinions and ideas. As you have not stated your opinions and ideas, I will outline some. Please note that parts of your assignment is personal ie. what is your current relationship stage and reflect on it. That section , I will leave to you.

What constitutes a marriage, in this globalized world?
What different forms are there?
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- an important to consider here is that as the world becomes more globalized with more technological and economical advancement, consider another form of marriage to add to your list, that is "long distance marriages". Many couples due to career movement have developed into long distance marriages. One spouse may commute from city to city and even country to country. With cheaper airline/train /bus costs, couples are living apart more.

- this form of marriage challenges the concept of marriage- has the relationship moved to a friendship or simply comfort. I will argue that the concept of marriage is not necessarily based on physical ...

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