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Marriage and Morals by Bertrand Russell is a fearless and revolutionary work that dissects traditional views on marriage, sexuality, and family in the context of the modern world. First published in 1929, this book remains a compelling call for progressive thought, personal freedom, and social ethics.Through 21 insightful chapters, Russell critiques age-old conventions around gender roles, sexual norms, and the structure of the family. He explores how religion, patriarchy, and social customs have influenced marriage and morality, while advocating for reforms grounded in happiness, consent, and individual well-being.Topics such as trial marriage, eugenics, prostitution, divorce, liberation of women, and sex education are tackled with philosophical rigor and remarkable foresight. Russell’s arguments, although controversial at the time, helped shape the intellectual groundwork for future debates on gender and sexuality.