Marriage and Family in Global Perspective
12.1 Define marriage and family, and summarize their common cultural themes. These men and I were living in the same physical space, but our cultural space—which we carry in our heads and show in our behavior—was worlds apart. My experiences with working-class men in this remote part of Mexico helped me understand how marriage and family can differ vastly from one culture to another. To broaden our perspective for understanding this vital social institution, let’s look at how marriage and family customs differ around the world.
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