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Shotgun Wedding: History, Modern Interpretations, and Social Impact

A Glimpse into the Past: Origins and Societal Pressures The term “shotgun wedding” conjures images of a distraught father, armed and ready, forcing a reluctant groom to the altar. It’s a trope so deeply ingrained in popular culture that it often overshadows the complex social and historical realities behind this loaded phrase. But is the … Read more

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