Institution Quote by Carina Chocano
““What is marriage anymore, anyway? How is the institution structured? What assumptions do we bring to it? Is it an irreducible economic unit, in which production and labor remain distributed along traditional lines (the model of husband as protector and breadwinner and wife as “angel in the house,” domestic goddess, and nurturer)? Or is it a spiritual, intellectual, artistic, and social partnership—a lifelong collaboration, a project, a constant becoming?””
About This Quote
Source Essay: Marriage in Modern Society, Carina Chocano, 2015
Marriage can be viewed either as a traditional economic partnership or as a dynamic, evolving collaboration across many dimensions.
In simple terms: Marriage can be a contract or a partnership.
Key Takeaway
Define the partnership you want, not the contract you inherit.
Themes
relationships
economics
gender
identity
collaboration
Mood
thoughtful
critical
Type
analytical
conversational
When to use this quote
- relationship counseling
- legal reform
- personal reflection
Key Concepts
sociology
feminism
philosophy
psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- What assumptions shape your view of marriage?
- How can you foster a partnership that reflects your values?
A Different Perspective
Assuming a single model ignores cultural and individual diversity.
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