University of Virginia News Story For Journalists U.Va. The provocative questions swirling around the institution of marriage as it was, is, and one day may be will be explored in a Nov. 9-10 conference sponsored by the University of Virginia's Center for Children, Families and the Law. Sociology, psychology and law experts representing a variety of viewpoints will discuss their recent research on and innovative efforts to promote both traditional and nontraditional partnerships.
Marriage is a private union that has become a political issue.
He will examine state family laws and the possible implications of extending legal recognition to nontraditional unions. U.Va. faculty, staff and students are admitted free.