Till Reason Do Us Part—Polyamory in Black

Recording of Dr. Clardy as he delivers a presentation titled “Polyamory in Black” for the Till Reason Do Us Part event.

In this video, PAGES founder Prof. Justin Clardy presents a talk titled “Polyamory in Black”. In the talk, Clardy discusses the racist history of American marriage in order to highlight the need for marriage reform in the United States. He argues that marriage reform is a necessary component of Black reparations in the American society. Give the talk a listen and let us know what you think in the comments!

More about this event:

The political institution of marriage serves a variety of purposes, some of which have large social impact, for instance the regulation of sexual behavior, the configuration of family structures, the determination of property ownership as well as the promotion of a loving coexistence, childbearing and child rearing, and the strategic cooperation between groups. Such is its multiplicity and range that marriage is a particularly rich subject for philosophical analysis and critique.

The event “Till Reason Do Us Part: Philosophical critiques of marriage” wishes to understand the state of the art regarding this institution, emphasizing the vigor of the discussions around it brought by feminist thought.