Marriage. An example that may be seen is the story Seventeen Syllables, where an unhappy woman continues to sacrifice her personal happiness and freedom for the sake of having a complete family.

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Marriage is reasonably explained by Alexandra Laks as “a contract based upon a voluntary private agreement by a man and a woman to become husband and wife.” (Laks). Early in the 19th century, marriage literally meant that no matter what happens through the years, whether good or bad, in sickness or health, even until death, the couple will stick together. It is a sacred allegiance bonding of two people as one. Husbands are made responsible to provide the material needs of the family while wives in taking care of the children and doing house chores. During this era, annulment and divorce was not yet legal and so the concept of separation was not an option. The notion of individualism and freedom was not much given importance. Instead, it was collectivism. It is defined as “focusing on community and society, and seeking to give priority to group goals over individual goals.” (Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia). This happens often within a family. An example that may be seen is the story “Seventeen Syllables”, where an unhappy woman continues to sacrifice her personal happiness and freedom for the sake of having a complete family.  

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This conception of marriage has changed dramatically in societies today especially with the implementation of personal freedom and rights of women. Now, women have proven to be capable of doing what men can do, and vice versa. Women can be breadwinners too while men can cook meals and do house chores too. Nowadays, it is more about oneself, especially with regards to freedom and happiness. In addition, divorce and annulment have also been legalized resulting to the loss of that allegiance bonding that couples used to have and give absolute importance. The concept of marriage being a sacred union has ...

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