Divorce versus Democracy by G. K. Chesterton
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"Divorce versus Democracy" by G. K. Chesterton is a social commentary written in the early 20th century. This book serves as an essay that critiques the societal changes surrounding the concepts of marriage and divorce during this time period. Chesterton argues against the increasing acceptance of divorce, framing it as a manipulation of the poor by the wealthy, and asserts the importance of seeing marriage as a vital institution that should be
upheld against modern trends. In this work, Chesterton presents a passionate defense of marriage as a cornerstone of democracy and societal stability. He contends that divorce is often favored by the wealthy elite, who can manipulate legal systems to their advantage, while the average person suffers the consequences. Through examples, he illustrates the disparities in how laws and morality affect different classes, claiming that the poor are disproportionately impacted by the mechanics of divorce laws. By emphasizing the project of familial loyalty over individual whims, Chesterton suggests that a stable society is built on committed family units, challenging readers to reconsider the value placed on marriage in an evolving social landscape. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Chesterton, G. K. (Gilbert Keith), 1874-1936 |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 49042761 |
| Title | Divorce versus Democracy |
| Credits |
Produced by Tim Lindell, Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 66.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | HQ: Social sciences: The family, Marriage, Sex and Gender |
| Subject | Divorce |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 62467 |
| Release Date | Jun 24, 2020 |
| Last Update | Oct 18, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 358 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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