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social science subjects > psychology > social psychology > sexuality > marriage and sex
... > social science subjects > psychology > behavior mechanisms > behavior (psychology) > sexual activity > sexuality > marriage and sex
... > social science subjects > psychology > behavior mechanisms > human development > physical and biological development > sexual activity > sexuality > marriage and sex
... > social science subjects > sociology > social interaction > human relationships > dating, courtship, and marriage > marriage and sex
... > social science subjects > sociology > social theory > micro-interactionist theory > social interaction > human relationships > dating, courtship, and marriage > marriage and sex
... > social science subjects > psychology > social psychology > interpersonal relationships > human relationships > dating, courtship, and marriage > marriage and sex

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marriage and sex  

Definition

  • Marriage is defined as a legal union that typically occurs between a man and a woman. This interpersonal union is usually of an intimate and sexual nature that carries along with it governmental, social, and religious recognition. [Source: Encyclopedia of Human Relationships; Marriage and Sex]

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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/N9J-S4DZDXXS-N

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