Sociologist Brad Wilcox discusses the importance of healthy marriages in society, debunks myths about marriage, and gives insights on creating a marriage-friendly culture. They explore the impact of marriage on well-being, the appeal of traditional masculinity in relationships, and the influence of policy and cultural attitudes on marriages and families.
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Both Sides Devalue Marriage
Both political right and left undermine marriage but for different reasons: right says marriage harms men; left says it harms women.
This anti-marriage stance discourages commitment, affecting society's view of family.
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Marriage Predicts Life Outcomes
Marriage and family structure predict life outcomes better than race, education, or government spending.
Declining marriage rates relate strongly to rising deaths of despair and lower happiness in America today.
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Closing of the American Heart
Many adults face difficulty dating, marrying, and having children, leading to a "closing of the American heart."
One third of young adults may never marry; one quarter may never have children, creating societal challenges.
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Why are healthy marriages so vital for a flourishing society? What factor best predicts a high-quality marriage? What are some of the most common myths people believe about marriage today and how can Christians make a difference to encourage a marriage-friendly culture? These are just a few of the questions Sean discusses with sociologist Brad Wilcox regarding his new book Get Married. Dr. Wilcox brings his years of studying marriage to respond to some of the biggest myths about marriage, but also give some practical insights about how to help create a marriage-friendly culture.
Brad Wilcox is Professor of Sociology and Director of the National Marriage Project at the University of Virginia, Future of Freedom Fellow at the Institute for Family Studies, and a nonresident senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute. The author of Get Married: Why Americans Should Defy the Elites, Forge Strong Families and Save Civilization (Harper Collins, 2024), Wilcox studies marriage, fatherhood, and the impact of strong and stable families on men, women, and children.
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