Marriage and Government: Strange Bedfellows?

Author: Theodora Ooms Publisher: Center for Law and Social Policy Publication: Policy Brief: Couples and Marriage Series Document Date:                  August 01, 2001 Category: Public Policy > Marriage Related Categories: Children > Child Welfare Family Economics > Poverty Family Economics > Socio-economic Status Family Structure > Impact of Family Structure on Children Family Structure > Impact of Family Structure on Youth Family Structure > Parental Marital Status Marriage > Marriage Rate Marriage > Marriage Marriage > Philosophy of Marriage   This paper discusses the role that government should play in promoting marriage.  It highlights some common objections to government intervention in marriage, examines the relationship between marriage and poverty, and suggests a possible government approach to promoting marriage that focuses on ensuring the well-being of children.   Click to read this article... (PDF) Send us feedback on this article Bookmark this link