Birth Quote by Rebecca Traister
“The lack of marriage is being blamed for almost every social ill - whether it's gun violence, whether it's poverty, whether it's the dropping birth rate.”
About This Quote
The decline in marriage is blamed for many societal problems, though causality is unclear.
In simple terms: Marriage decline linked to social issues, but cause unclear.
Examine multiple factors behind social problems.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- policy debates
- family counseling
- education reform
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- Is marriage the main solution?
- What other factors influence these issues?
Marriage may not be the sole cause.