HIS 270 History of Marriage
3 hours
This course offers an introduction to the ideas and practices of marriage. Drawing upon primary sources and secondary literature, the course will examine how societies conceived of, practiced, and regulated marriage. Topics may include monogamy and non-monogamy, customs and laws framing marriage, the role of sex and gender in marriage, adultery, incest rules, spousal homicide, divorce, and remarriage. Marriage at all levels of society will be considered.