Marriage Marriage varies around the world. Some marriages are governed by civil law and others require religious acquiescence. Through out the world, monogamous marriage between a man and a woman is accepted as a sanctimonious union. Some societies accept polygamy and it is often seen as a reflection of the wealth and power of a man. However practical examples are few and far between. Essentially, marriage is seen as a sacred covenant entered into as a life-long commitment. There are various reasons why someone would enter into marriage. There might be influenced by tradition, parental choice, financial or even emotional reasons. At times marriage can take place for legal reasons, ie to establish rights with respect to children. By and large, the minimum age for consent to marriag...