After Skool The PROS vs CONS of Marriage | After Skool
Nov 14, 2025
The podcast delves into the reasons for young men's growing disinterest in marriage, highlighting societal shifts and Pew Research findings. It traces marriage's evolution from early pair-bonding for offspring survival to its transformation into institutions of power and control. The discussion covers the pros, like financial and health benefits, and cons, such as high wedding costs and divorce rates. Millennials increasingly prefer parenting without marriage, exploring alternatives that offer similar protections. Personal choice and research are emphasized for those considering marriage.
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Marriage Originated As A Survival Strategy
- Marriage evolved from a survival strategy when biparental care increased offspring survival in harsh environments.
- Over time it shifted into law, power, and property control rather than purely biological necessity.
Agriculture Made Lifelong Marriage Practical
- Agriculture anchored people to land and favored lifelong monogamous households to manage resources and children.
- This created the foundation for marriage as a community-recognized, long-term contract.
Marriage Served Power And Social Control
- Over centuries marriage became a tool for alliances, wealth preservation, and controlling female sexuality.
- Many marriages were arranged and served social and political functions beyond personal love.