social institution ægteskab marriage 306.81 http://homosaurus.org/v2/marriage http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh85081416 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Category:Marriage https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marriage https://homosaurus.org/terms/marriage https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q8445 GR465 GN480 HQ503-HQ1057 A culturally recognized union between people, called spouses, that establishes rights and obligations between them, as well as between them and their children, and between them and their in-laws. The definition of marriage varies around the world, not only between cultures and between religions, but also throughout the history of any given culture and religion. Over time, it has expanded and also constricted in terms of who and what is encompassed. Typically, it is an institution in which interpersonal relationships, usually sexual, are acknowledged or sanctioned. In some cultures, marriage is recommended or considered to be compulsory before pursuing any sexual activity. When defined broadly, marriage is considered a cultural universal. marriages glbtq Encyclopedia Project Encyclopedia of Homosexuality How to Have a Non-Monogomous Relationship Glossary of poly terms The Ultimate LGBT Glossary: all your questions answered