Tocqueville lecture series looks at marriage in America
February 19, 2025
A good marriage is key to long-term happiness, but marriage rates are on the decline in favor of careers, materialism and “freedom from the incumbrances of family,” according to Brad Wilcox, a professor of sociology at The University of Virginia.
Wilcox opened this semester’s Tocqueville Lecture Series on the topic “American Family” on Feb. 12. After a presentation, he joined Franklin Ellis, associate dean, director of the Center for Interpersonal Connections and special assistant to the president for diversity and belonging, and David Fleming, professor of politics and international affairs and a senior researcher at The Riley Institute, in discussing issues related to marriage. A video of the night is available here.
