Buying a Bride

In 'Buying a Bride', Marcia Zug delves into the history of mail-order marriages from the early English settlements to modern internet-based arrangements.

The book explores legal issues such as domestic abuse and immigration fraud, while also arguing that these marriages can be liberating for women, offering them greater freedom and marital equality.

Zug challenges the common perception that mail-order brides are coerced, instead suggesting that many are enticed by the opportunities these marriages provide.