You’ll Do: A Southern History of Marrying for Reasons other Than Love

Join historian Marcia Zug for a fascinating look at the history of marrying in the South. For most of U.S. history, marrying for reasons other than love, was both expected and encouraged. An examination of such marriages, particularly in 18th and 19th century southern states, reveals how marriage has long been a widespread and effective means of counteracting class, gender, and even racial inequalities.