Summary / Resumé
Bernhard Laux: Marriage as Asset. On Public Interest in Partnership
Marriage as an established social institution is no longer a matter of course. The plurality of modes of life is a commonly accepted fact in modern society. In view of this fact the author takes a look at the social signifi cance and the particular dignity of marriage. The irreplaceable value of marriage for a fulfi lled life of both partners, for the decision to have children and a reliable education is being shown. In social respects marriage is an important demographic factor. By its committment and regular willingness to take on long-term responsiblity for a family, marriage shapes the level of solidarity in a society. Vice versa, the institution of marriage needs social support by appreciation and acceptance, legal protection, equal taxation and a privileged link between marriage and family.