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What does it mean?
Marriage is compared to an insurance policy where women pay with their identity and life.
In plain terms
Women pay a high personal cost for marriage.
What can you take from it?
Examine the costs of traditional institutions.

Where it applies

  • family policy
  • gender equality discussions
  • relationship counseling

Putting it to work

  • evaluate personal costs in choices
  • discuss marriage terms openly

Questions to consider

  • What do people give up to marry?
  • Is marriage worth the cost?

Another view

Many modern marriages are egalitarian and do not fit this model.

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