The Wedding Industry Appeared in Part Due to the Intense

question 54

Multiple Choice

The wedding industry appeared in part due to the intense growth of capitalism and the appearance of social institutions that celebrate marriage. Where has the idea of the wedding become a particularly powerful force?

• A) in the creation of same-sex marriage in the United States
• B) in the continuance of Victorian ideals about sexuality
• C) in the way U.S. society talks about and understands heterosexuality
• D) in perpetuating the view of sexual activity for procreative purposes

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