After the rise of Communism, only strictly monogamous marital relationships are permitted, although divorce is a relatively simple process. In Imperial China, formal marriage was sanctioned only between a man and a woman, although among the upper classes, the primary wife was an arranged marriage with an elaborate formal ceremony while concubines could be taken on later with minimal ceremony. The status of multiple wives has varied from one society to another. In such societies, having multiple wives is generally considered a sign of wealth and power. Some societies permit polygamy, in which a man could have multiple wives even in such societies however, most men have only one.
Arranged marriage is prevalent in many parts of Africa and Asia alike, especially in rural regions.Child marriage is legal in most parts of Africa and very few parts of Asia alike.Marital rape is legal in most parts Africa and Asia alike.Key facts concerning the marriage law in Africa and Asia: Nubian wedding with some international modern touches, near Aswan, Egypt Same-sex marriage and civil unions are legal in some countries. Same-race marriage was uniquely illegal in Paraguay in its early history. Interracial marriage is no longer forbidden.Remaining single by choice is increasingly viewed as socially acceptable and there is less pressure on young couples to marry.
Marriages are more likely to be a product of mutual love, rather than economic necessity or a formal arrangement among families.This property is considered marital and to be divided among the spouses by community property law or equitable distribution via the courts. In some jurisdictions, property acquired since marriage is not owned by the title-holder.Spouses may no longer physically abuse their partners and women retain their legal rights upon marriage.In most countries, rape within marriage is illegal and can be punished.Out of wedlock children have the same rights of support as legitimate children.Both spouses have a formal duty of spousal support in the event of divorce (no longer just the husband).There emerged a preference for maternal custody of children after divorce, as custody was more often settled based on the best interests of the child, rather than strictly awarding custody to the parent of greater financial means.Other shifts in Western marriage since World War I include: In the West, marriage has evolved from a life-time covenant that can only be broken by fault or death to a contract that can be broken by either party at will. In the West, the prevailing view toward marriage today is that it is based on a legal covenant recognizing emotional attachment between the partners and entered into voluntarily. In these countries, divorce is relatively simple and socially accepted. In the Americas and Europe, in the 21st century, legally recognized marriages are formally presumed to be monogamous (although some pockets of society accept polygamy socially, if not legally, and some couples choose to enter into open marriages).
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