Social roles of spouses from "summary" of What Is Marriage? by Sherif Girgis,Robert George,Ryan Anderson
In "What Is Marriage?", Sherif Girgis examines the social roles of spouses and how they interact as part of a marriage. He looks at both traditional and modern approaches to the concept, exploring the expectations and obligations of each partner.- With changing industrialization, male supremacy, and values regarding gender roles, the role of spouses has evolved greatly in modern times.
- Historically, marriage used to involve distinct social roles for spouses in many cultures across the world.
- In contrast to the past, spouses no longer feel bound to only one set of specific duties or responsibilities, but can assemble their own unique concept of a marital partnership that best meets their individual needs.
- There is also an increasing trend towards spousal equality beyond these routine domains that extends into financial decision-making, leisure activities, and lifestyle choices.
- Nowadays, both spouses frequently have similar expectations when it comes to housework, childcare, and other traditional duties in a marriage.
- This had become so normalized during the mid-19th century that routinely assigning this traditional “husband-breadwinner” role, as well as others related to it, was expected from both genders.
- One popular idea was that the husband would provide and care for his wife and family, while the wife would contribute by taking care of the home and raising the children.
- Regardless, marriage remains one of the primordial institutions of human society, ensuring that mutual care and commitment come with its obligations.
