By Zuko Komisa
Is marriage still necessary in modern-day society?
Different people in society have different views on the function and value of marriage.
Since families are the fundamental units of society and marriage is the rite of passage for the creation of families, marriage, as it is typically understood, is a social institution that forms the basis of a society that is stable.
Younger adults, for instance, are more apt to believe that marriage is not significant for both men and women.
Point of View with Phemelo Motene spoke to Nhlannhla and Magauta Zwane about the necessity of marriage in modern-day society.
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‘A marriage-less society’
“People are finding it tough to make it in a marriage, people have tried this marriage thing, with the mentality of their single, selfish selves. They go into it without wanting to give of themselves, marriage demands you to give of yourself. People don’t want to do that but they want the benefits, they want the sacredness that comes with marriage, stability, and the exclusivity that comes with marriage.”
Type of people that interact with marriage
- People from church – These are people who were brought up with church standards.
- People who have tried and failed – These people don’t want to commit to anyone else anymore.
- People who understand why the institution of marriage exists – They understand that the institution of marriage is all about growth and expansion. They understand the bigger purpose of marriage.
The standards we set for ourselves
“Today’s society is teaching us to do things ourselves, that another human being was meant to do for us. That makes it impossible for us to have the staying power that is required in marriage. Yet, our hearts yearn for the stability that comes with marriage, they long for the exclusivity that comes with marriage.
Nhlannhla and Magauta Zwane also shared how to navigate the transition towards a successful marriage that has staying power.
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