Why is Marriage Such a big Deal? The Social Benefits of Marriage by Fr. Paul Sullins

Our expert and research associate Paul Sullins answers a question that was sent to the Ruth Institute. What are the social benefits of marriage? Is there a difference between Gay Marriage and Heterosexual Marriage?

The Rev. D. Paul Sullins, Ph.D., is a Senior Research Associate of the Ruth Institute. He recently retired as Professor of Sociology at the Catholic University of America, Washington DC. Dr. Sullins is a leader in the field of research on same-sex parenting and its implications for child development. He has written four books and over 100 journal articles, research reports, and essays on issues of family, faith, and culture. His reports on clerical sexual abuse from the Pennsylvania Grand Jury data, John Jay data, LA Times, and other sources have garnered international acclaim.

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Read about Paul Sullins' research here:
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