Marriage, History of

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• History of Marriage —     History of Marriage     † Catholic Encyclopedia ► History of Marriage     The word marriage may be taken to denote the action, contract, formality, or ceremony by which the conjugal union is formed or the union itself as an enduring condition …   Catholic encyclopedia

• Marriage — For other uses, see Marriage (disambiguation). Married and Matrimony redirect here. For other uses, see Married (disambiguation) and Matrimony (disambiguation) …   Wikipedia

• Marriage in the United States — Chart illustrating marital status in the United States Marriage is the state of being united to a person of the opposite sex as husband or wife in a consensual and contractual relationship recognized by law. [1] However, marriage can also be the… …   Wikipedia

• History of lesbianism — Societal attitudes towards homosexual women have varied throughout human history and between different cultures. It is notable that there are far fewer historical mentions of lesbianism than male homosexuality, possibly due to many historical… …   Wikipedia

• Marriage in Northern Ireland — Lining up for a traditional wedding photograph Marriage in Northern Ireland is legally defined as between a man and a woman. Civil partnerships became available to same sex couples in December 2005 and grant rights and responsibilities identical… …   Wikipedia

• Marriage Equality California — Founder(s) L.J. Carusone, Michael Thurber, Jim DeLaHunt, Molly McKay, Davina Kotulski Type 501(c)(3) Founded 1998 …   Wikipedia

• Marriage licence — Marriage License from the State of Georgia A marriage license is a document issued, either by a church or state authority, authorizing a couple to marry. The procedure for obtaining a license varies between countries and has changed over time.… …   Wikipedia

• Marriage Equality Act — New York State Legislation   Full name …   Wikipedia

• History of Canada — This article is part of a series Timeline …   Wikipedia

• History of the Netherlands — This article is part of a series Early History …   Wikipedia