Symbolic interactionism explains that our society revolves around symbols and without these symbols our social life would be nonexistent, “We would not know to whom we owe respect and obligations, or from whom we can expect privileges – two elements that lie at the essence of human relationships.” (Henslin Pg 23). Before mid-nineteenth century, the symbol of marriage was associated with obligation and duty due to the fact women could not independently support themselves. But as society developed and changed and more opportunities were given to women, marriage became mostly a romantic, intimate relationship between two people. As a result of marriage’s evolution divorce was redefined, “Rather than being a symbol of failure, divorce came to
