Wolfson begins the reading with a definition of marriage. I really like that he started off with saying that when we describe marriage, it's about the love and dedication between the two people - not about it being between a man and a woman. It is also a statement, a status, a symbol. Marriage permits couples to do things others can't. They can have access to health care, taxation, Social Security, and other various things.
The reason why Wolfson does this is, is to provide a base for his argument. He has to first define what marriage is so that he can pull from it later. I think his explanation of marriage is sensible and fair. I love that he does not specify that marriage has to be between a man and a woman because it makes the article seem more on a equal field. Marriage is about the love, not the sex of the people.
Also, on a side, note, the cartoon in this reading was absolutely hilarious. Why, what doesn't make a bigger mockery of traditional marriage than of those who cheat. Such irony!
Thursday, April 24, 2008
Marriage
Posted by Lauren at 7:54 PM
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I also thought he had a good definition of marriage. The part saying that marriage is about dedication between two people rather than only a man and a woman resonated with me as well. It was much easier for me to agree with his argument because he said that. I agree with your explanation for why he chooses to give his definition. It is much easier for him to back up his argument when he defines marriage first.
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